This tree on the farm was my favourite. During the Summer, squirrels played in its branches. In the Winter the branches collected the falling snow. In the Autumn the leaves turned a magnificent yellow.
But as the seasons change, so do farms. The tree was gone when we visited last Autumn. It will be missed but now the Summer sun can come through the window and light up the house.
My Little Norway
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Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
In Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:
This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing.
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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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Runes were the written language of the Vikings.
What kind of tree is that? It looks like a tamarack, which is common in Canada, but I didn’t think grew in Europe. Is it an indigenous species? Beautifully photographed, by the way.
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from L-Jay:
The tree is a larch. They grow in the cold north of the world so I guess Canada should have these trees too.
Yellow is my favorite color and you have the best pictures. I also love larches. Amazing.