scenic view from ship

June 20 - Lofoten Islands, Norway

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June 20th 2023
Let's start with last night's topic, but it was not good news. It was not foggy last night, but instead it was heavily overcast. You could tell there was a bright blob behind the clouds, but nothing worth a picture. That leaves us with a photo David took at 12:15 AM the first night after we crossed the Arctic Circle. It's not as perfect as he had hoped, but it is the sun above the horizon at midni ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway

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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