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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... [read more]
Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... [read more] Blog: Back to Bergen...and home
Date: May 30th 2006
The train to Oslo was uneventful - the flat farmland, forests and quiet hidden lakes of the Swedish interior gliding past the window. However arriving in Oslo I was targeted by Norweigan customs which was a novel experience. After 20 questions about what I was doing, where had I come from, did I have any friends in Norway etc. it was back to the office so they could search my dirty washing for c ... read more
Date: May 30th 2006
The train to Oslo was uneventful - the flat farmland, forests and quiet hidden lakes of the Swedish interior gliding past the window. However arriving in Oslo I was targeted by Norweigan customs which was a novel experience. After 20 questions about what I was doing, where had I come from, did I have any friends in Norway etc. it was back to the office so they could search my dirty washing for c ... read more
