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Riding the ferry along Sognefjord from Flåm to Bergen

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August 23rd 2016
I get to harbour area a little too early to actually line up for the ferry so I treat myself to an ice-cream - surprisingly cheap for Norway - and go over to the picnic tables near the beach to have a read and relax in the lovely sunshine. How lucky am I to have had such great weather for this trip? Soon it's time to head over to where my ferry is now waiting. There are only 12 people in the qu ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Flåm

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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