As we rounded the mountain towards Senjahopen on Senja island we were presented with a beautiful introduction to this little coastal town. We had to stop so I could take this picture (and so Moose could answer the call to nature.) 
My Little Norway
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Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Many Norwegians know what they are doing when they pick wild mushrooms. This knowledge is passed down the family during mushroom hunting trips. The hard-core mushroom hunters go into the mountain wilderness for days to get the best finds.
Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
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Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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Reindeer herding is more than just an occupation, it is a way of life and an integral part of the Sami culture and identity.
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Runes were the written language of the Vikings.
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