Vigeland

The first driftless week...

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August 19th 2007
It is officially the end of my first full week in Oslo. I am slowly adapting to the European differences in lifestyles. Compared to America, it's a bit more laid back. Overall, the speed of people's life seems to be more casual and slowed down. Civilians walk to and from, with bread in their backpacks and umbrellas in hand (which, by the way, seems to be a status symbol in this town). People ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Oslo

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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