Rudolf and friends

Hiking with reindeer

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July 7th 2016
Lynn, Rose, Alan and I are staying at a lodge run by the Norwegian Hiking Association. The accommodation is pretty simple but the food and drink are great! Norwegians know where to put their priorities. Today we went for a fantastic hike in the alpine area near the lodge. We took a boat up the lake for 35 minutes, then spent about six and a half hours walking back. We climbed up from the lake t ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Vågåmo

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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