Twigs in the Noonday Sky
A midday memory from the darkness.
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Experience Nidaros Cathedral
From the west, a wall of stone Saints and Prophets will confront you. All sides of the Cathedral are very textured and deserve a long walk around. You’ll see gargoyles and gothic arches, thick wooden doors with rusty floral art and Anglo-Norman/Romanesque bits and pieces ‘stuck on’ that intensifies your ground view. However, the outside of Nidaros Cathedral is even more intriguing when you know the history.
more...Reindeer in Norway
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Kayaking Tromsø
A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
Bunad – Norwegian Traditional Costumes
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
White Bachelor’s Buttons: Arctic Garden
Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
Right on Lefse
In Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:
You even make the darkness look special, L-Jay. Keep up that great photography gig. May you have a safe trip to visit family this Christmas. I will be praying for you.
Seriously! The Norwegian tourist board should hire you to take photos for them. Your photos make people want to visit in the middle of winter! Absolutely beautiful.