Trudging through the snow

Knivsjelodden

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May 31st 2010
31 May 2010 The most northerly point of the Mageroya island is Knivsjelodden one peninsular round from Nordkapp. It is a 9k walk to get there over rough moorland and along the coast and that is what we did today. The round trip took us 7.5 hours and Wendy found the uneven ground very trying. But it was all worthwhile to get to the true roof of Europe in sunny and bright weather and see the mag ... 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