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Tromso - Gateway to the Arctic

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November 19th 2017
15th November After leaving Kristiansand on Sunday we sailed up the the west coast of Norway crossing into the Arctic Circle towards Tromso. The Sunday night was choppy to say the least with a Force 9 blowing and 6 - 8 metre swells. Monday morning brought calmer conditions and the captain apologised for the 'potholes' in the night. We arrive in Tromso early morning Wednesday ... read more

Europe » Norway » Northern Norway » Tromsø

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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