Belles and Hayley on the chairlift

Christmas in Norway

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December 29th 2006
We spent 4 days over Christmas at Hemsedal in Norway with Dad and a group of 10 others including our flatmates. Tried snowboarding and ended up so bruised I jumped back on skis for the last day! Enjoyed being in the snow again (we were in Norway for Christmas last year - near Lilleheimer) and it is such a beautiful country. Could definitely live there! ... 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