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Alta and WOW!!!

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November 19th 2017
Alta 16th/17th November We came, we saw and we were MESMERISED Well, the time has come the walrus said - will we see the lights yes or no!!! First a bit about Alta, and the county of Finnmark. We arrive in Alta today Thursday the 16th, at about 1pm - 30 mins before sunset. We have sailed from Tromso overnight having set sail at 4am, sailing through the Fjords around t ... read more

Europe » Norway » Northern Norway » Alta

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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