This is where we were

Preikestolen

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June 13th 2010
13 June 2010 In dull and showery weather we did the two hour walk to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), one of the most well known natural features in Norway. It is a 25m square table of rock with sheer 600m cliffs dropping down on three sides to the Lyesfjord below. A unique sight. The path was very rough most of the way and Wendy found it particularly difficult as we had to share it with hundreds o ... 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