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Jostedalbreen

Still alongside the Jostedalbreen Glacier
Norway

June 9th 2006
We head north, zigzagging our way through the fjords. The Norwegians are master tunnelers. I've never encountered so many tunnels before. This includes Europe's longest tunnel at over 20 kilometers in length. I avoided this one though as the thought of spending 15 minutes droning along in the darkness wasn't very appealing. I did encounter a few that were 8 or 9 kilometers in length. I loathed the ... read more
Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Jostedal

Norwegian Flag 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
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