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Stavanger, Norway

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June 5th 2015
After 8 weeks of amazing adventure covering both hemispheres, 5 countries, and 60,000+ miles, we arrived in our final destination for the summer, Stavanger, Norway. This is the third time Barb and I have spent the summer with our extended family, Jeff & Traci Skinner, but the first visit for Lisa and Larry. Stavanger is the "oil capitol" of Norway which is what brought the Skinners here nearly 4 y ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Stavanger

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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