Karl Johans Gate

Norway

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May 16th 2008
This was my first European trip, if you exclude trips to London. First 3 days of this trip, we stayed in a house in the country (Bjoneroa, near Jevanaker, north of Honefoss) up the hill from the lake, with no bath or bathroom. Incredibly beautiful country, an unusually warm spring time (20 deg centigrade) with sun. I didn't like not being able to be clean. Our host jumped in the freezing col ... 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