the Obelisk Oslo

25 Sep

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September 26th 2007
25 Sep We spent the night near to where we had rented our van and returned it mid-morning. Then a longish trip by cab to Manchester Airport and thence to Schiphol and ultimately Oslo. Mags met us at the airport and as it was then getting late took us to our hotel which is near where he works. He will pick us up again tomorrow morning. 26 Sep Boy what a neat day. After breakfast in the ... read more

Europe » 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