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Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland: Scandinavia in 7 Days—It can be done! (Although, if you have the time and the money, Scandinavia is worthy of a longer stay.)

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August 1st 2006
Published: November 13th 2006
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Hello Everyone! Four countries in seven days, that is less than two days per country, but we had “somewhat” of a plan set out to try and conquer Scandinavia in this short time. This was going to be a real challenge for us though because it’s very expensive in this region of Europe and we, of course, are attempting to be serious budget travelers. Well, after 12 train rides, one bus, four f... Read Full Entry



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I am sorry that I wasn't able to update the blog to include all of the traveling adventures, but after returning to the US, experienced a big life change and needless to say the wherearewenow has changed to whereamInow. I had great adventures after Europe, especially in countries like Kenya and India - so if you want to know more, just ask. ... full info
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The waterfall stopThe waterfall stop
The waterfall stop
There was music playing and then these three actors came out dressed as sirens attempting to lure us in the water!
The Flamsbana..the only way to see Flam!The Flamsbana..the only way to see Flam!
The Flamsbana..the only way to see Flam!
Ahh...the cold waters of the Sognefjord Fjord and proof Heather actually got in!Ahh...the cold waters of the Sognefjord Fjord and proof Heather actually got in!
Ahh...the cold waters of the Sognefjord Fjord and proof Heather actually got in!
Watch out for the trolls! They are everywhere in Norway.Watch out for the trolls! They are everywhere in Norway.
Watch out for the trolls! They are everywhere in Norway.
Probably because Norway is the birthplace of these little furry headed dolls
The Sognefjord fjordThe Sognefjord fjord
The Sognefjord fjord
The Flamabana heading back to MyrdalThe Flamabana heading back to Myrdal
The Flamabana heading back to Myrdal
There were little waterfalls like the one in this photo all around! Very beautiful.
Glaciers up ahead!Glaciers up ahead!
Glaciers up ahead!
Giddy up! Giddy up!
Giddy up!
A little bit twisted we know! (In Vigelands Park)
The streets of OsloThe streets of Oslo
The streets of Oslo
Didn't shop to much here...probably would have broke us!
Oslo's waterfrontOslo's waterfront
Oslo's waterfront
There was some rain heading our way, but it made for a beautiful sunset
Pass the PigsPass the Pigs
Pass the Pigs
For those of you who haven't played pass the pigs, go out and buy it! It is cheap and fun!
The sexiest Swede that we have ever met!The sexiest Swede that we have ever met!
The sexiest Swede that we have ever met!
They grow them a bit burly there.
This is one Swedish Viking you do not want to mess with!This is one Swedish Viking you do not want to mess with!
This is one Swedish Viking you do not want to mess with!
Heather's impression of a Swedish Viking, quite good if I do say so!
Under the bridge downtown in StockholmUnder the bridge downtown in Stockholm
Under the bridge downtown in Stockholm
We had a fine hour waiting here for the rains to stop!
Stockholm from aboveStockholm from above
Stockholm from above
If you couldn't tell by the hair, we didn't escape all the rain!
A famous statue in Stockholm of St. George the Dragon SlayerA famous statue in Stockholm of St. George the Dragon Slayer
A famous statue in Stockholm of St. George the Dragon Slayer
He was a popular fellow. Georgie the Dragon Slayer was representin' all over Europe.
The subways of StockholmThe subways of Stockholm
The subways of Stockholm
The underground in Stockholm is very famous because each stop has had some sort of art work done to it. The one pictured was used in Madonna's video Ray of Light.
A funny sign in TurkuA funny sign in Turku
A funny sign in Turku
I guess they make 'em large in Finland!
At music festivals in Europe, they really know how to feed the people!At music festivals in Europe, they really know how to feed the people!
At music festivals in Europe, they really know how to feed the people!
The Temppeliaukio ChurchThe Temppeliaukio Church
The Temppeliaukio Church
From the inside it looks like a normal church, but once outside you can't even tell it is a church because it was quarried out of the natural bedrock.
The very white Helsinki CathedralThe very white Helsinki Cathedral
The very white Helsinki Cathedral



13th November 2006

Deanna
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Aunt
I really appreciate all of the pictures. It is fun seeing all of these places. I am sure I will never see them. So at least I can enjoy the pictures. Both of you take care of yourselves! I love you Deannna
13th November 2006

Kari Kay
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Hei! Scandinavia is close to my heart, so I am glad you enjoyed Norway and Finland! I am surprised that you were not so happy in Turku. On a sunny day, it's great to hire a bike and just peddle round the town in your own time. There is quite alot going on near the river during the summer months. One more thing, very important! Aurland is a small part of the much bigger Sognefjord! Spending so much time there, it is important that you get the name right! Otherwise, glad you enjoyed you time there and you have some great photos!
13th November 2006

Laila
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um, hello......that's art
Ahhhh, there's nothing like traveling abroad to a sophisticated European country and getting your picture taken while straddling sculpture.

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