Fishermen Houses (Rorbu)

Folks who come in the winter for the cod live in these houses. Some are rented during the summer to folks like us. Look to the extreme left, just above the house. Those are drying racks. Explain later.

Lofton Islands

July 9th 2018
We are now above 68 degrees latitude, and the temp is reflecting the change. Recall our bragging about the pleasant seventies in the large cities. At that time we too laughed at our folly over bringing jackets and sock caps. No more, we are some smart folks to bring them. Its cold and windy here. Temps in mid fifties and sometimes windy. No not like Iceland, but still windy. And this is the middle ... read more

Europe » Norway » Northern Norway » Lofoten Islands

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

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