Christina here. I should have been in Norway right now on a research holiday, but for obvious reasons I’ve had to postpone. It’s a shame, as I was really looking forward to exploring that country, but hopefully I will get there next year. I had planned to tell you all about my journey too – hopefully with lots of wonderful photos – but I will have to take you along on last year’s trip to Denmark instead. As we’re all stuck at home, I hope you’ll enjoy a little bit of armchair travel!
For an author, seeing or experiencing things first hand is always the best way of doing research, and it’s a great excuse for going places. Of course it’s not always possible to find exactly what you need, especially when like me you’re writing about Viking times, but there are ways and means. With the whole of Scandinavia steeped in Viking history, one can definitely get a feel for the setting as a whole. And fortunately there are also quite a few museums where the curators have tried to recreate the past to really give visitors a taste of what it was like a thousand years ago. Two of the best ones are in Denmark and I came up with the idea of taking my mother (who lives in Sweden) on a little road trip, thereby killing two birds with one stone – she would get a mini holiday and I’d get to do some vital research while spending quality time with her!
For the purposes of our journey, the great thing about Denmark is that it’s connected to Sweden by the Öresund bridge (made famous in a Swedish crime series called simply The Bridge which some of you might have seen). This is nearly 8 kilometers long, followed by a 4 kilometer tunnel to the Danish mainland, so you can drive there without the need for a ferry. It’s quick and easy, and made Denmark the ideal road trip destination. (And as a little claim to fame, one of my mother’s cousins helped project manage the construction of the bridge!)
My mother is elderly and I didn’t want to tire her out too much, so I’d planned a leisurely holiday, driving short distances each day, stopping at a museum, then spending the night at a hotel nearby. We started off in the south of Sweden, staying in one of the ‘longhouse’ buildings typical for that part of the country (the county of Skåne). At nearby Foteviken was an outdoor museum with reconstructed Viking houses and craftsmen plying their ancient trades. While my mother enjoyed sitting in the sunshine, I chatted to a blacksmith – who let me hold a Viking axe, very exciting! – and a man carving beautiful objects out of bone. I tried my hand at using a quern stone – incredibly heavy – and took copious notes. It was the perfect start! But although I found lots of useful information, the houses were quite small and I really needed something much bigger for my story. It was time to cross over to Denmark in search of a proper Viking hall.
I was a bit nervous about driving across that bridge to be honest – it seemed very long, precarious and high up, and you feel decidedly small! But we made it and the helpful SatNav/GPS lady guided us to our next destination, Roskilde. This is a town in the northern part of the Danish island of Zealand and it was a very important stop on our journey because it’s where the Viking Ship Museum is located. Naturally, you can’t write a Viking story without mentioning their famous longships – fast, sleek and feared by all their enemies – and I couldn’t wait to see one close up.
The museum features five ships that had been deliberately scuttled in a nearby harbour for defence purposes, but which were rescued from the seabed and put on display. They are all different, but I could hardly believe the size of the largest one, it was absolutely massive and built for 70 rowers! There was also an ocean-going trader big enough to fit a large cargo, including cattle. Although how the poor animals coped out on the open sea, I have no idea. They must have been terrified … The museum had built a mock-up of the deck which you could stand on and image yourself sailing away – excellent.
There was lots of information about the various types of ship, a display of different kinds of rope (did you know Viking rope was made of things like seal and elk hide?), and there is boat building on site. Craftsmen use ancient techniques to make replicas of the Viking longships, and the best thing of all is that you can go on a short trip in one of those around the harbour. Of course I had to try that!
Being the kind of person who turns green at the mere sight of a boat, I was very apprehensive about this, but as it turned out I need not have worried. The bay outside the museum was calm and the ship glided through the water extremely smoothly. I didn’t feel the slightest bit sick and even enjoyed the rowing. (You can’t participate in the trip unless you are able to help with rowing and hoisting the sail, which meant my mother had to stay behind, but luckily she didn’t mind). In fact, it was an exhilarating experience and I was sorry when it was over. I learned so much – what it felt like to row such a large ship, how the oars and sail were fastened, and also what happened when one of the rowers was useless at it. The man behind me was out of sync the entire time and repeatedly banged his oar into my back – irritating, but very useful to know!
Denmark is not a massive country; it only takes about four hours to drive all the way across. It is made up of lots of islands and it’s very pretty! The landscape is mostly flat and rural, with a stunning coastline whenever you go from one island to the next. We continued our journey with a three-hour drive to the city of Ribe on the country’s westernmost coast. This involved a trip across yet another long bridge, although thankfully not as scary as the first one.
Ribe, a beautiful old town, is situated on the island of Jutland and this was the stop I’d been looking forward to the most. Here they have another museum, the Ribe Viking Centre, where there are lots of reconstructed buildings from the 8th – 9th centuries – several longhouses, workshops and even a little Christian church. (Missionaries like a man called Ansgar tried to bring Christianity to the northern heathens for quite a while). This place was, quite simply, paradise for me in terms of research. My mother and I wandered round for hours, sat in a Viking hall, tried out the chieftain’s chair, and took in the smell and feel of each house, and all the artefacts inside. I even tried lying down on a sleeping bench, to my mother’s horror – she was afraid I’d catch fleas or something! (The benches were covered with a collection of rather moth-eaten furs, it has to be said, but I was fine).
There were reenactors dressed in Viking outfits, and again, craftsmen plying their trades. I took photos, made notes and just generally soaked up the atmosphere. Of course it is possible to find most of the information about Viking life in books and online, but actually experiencing the scents and sounds of the place is invaluable. Those are the little details that add real flavour to a story, and sitting inside a Viking longhouse with my eyes closed I was really able to imagine myself going back in time. It was truly a wrench to leave!
On the way back to Sweden, we went looking for amber on a southern beach, and visited a very strange amber museum, but that’s a tale for another day as it belongs to my second book …
I hope you’ve enjoyed this trip vicariously! Please tell me about your most memorable journey, whether good or bad – what made it special?
Loved this virtual trip, Christina. I’ve travelled quite a bit, especially when I was younger — did a fair bit of backpacking — but I’ve never been to any of the Scandinavian countries. I have always wanted to visit. I envy you the opportunity for so much fabulous research. As you say, nothing beats actually being there and experiencing some of the things your characters will experience.
And I’ve *always* wanted to find some amber on a beach. Alas, the only amber pieces I’ve found is sea-glass from beer bottles. Not nearly so exciting.
Loved this virtual trip, Christina. I’ve travelled quite a bit, especially when I was younger — did a fair bit of backpacking — but I’ve never been to any of the Scandinavian countries. I have always wanted to visit. I envy you the opportunity for so much fabulous research. As you say, nothing beats actually being there and experiencing some of the things your characters will experience.
And I’ve *always* wanted to find some amber on a beach. Alas, the only amber pieces I’ve found is sea-glass from beer bottles. Not nearly so exciting.
Loved this virtual trip, Christina. I’ve travelled quite a bit, especially when I was younger — did a fair bit of backpacking — but I’ve never been to any of the Scandinavian countries. I have always wanted to visit. I envy you the opportunity for so much fabulous research. As you say, nothing beats actually being there and experiencing some of the things your characters will experience.
And I’ve *always* wanted to find some amber on a beach. Alas, the only amber pieces I’ve found is sea-glass from beer bottles. Not nearly so exciting.
Loved this virtual trip, Christina. I’ve travelled quite a bit, especially when I was younger — did a fair bit of backpacking — but I’ve never been to any of the Scandinavian countries. I have always wanted to visit. I envy you the opportunity for so much fabulous research. As you say, nothing beats actually being there and experiencing some of the things your characters will experience.
And I’ve *always* wanted to find some amber on a beach. Alas, the only amber pieces I’ve found is sea-glass from beer bottles. Not nearly so exciting.
Loved this virtual trip, Christina. I’ve travelled quite a bit, especially when I was younger — did a fair bit of backpacking — but I’ve never been to any of the Scandinavian countries. I have always wanted to visit. I envy you the opportunity for so much fabulous research. As you say, nothing beats actually being there and experiencing some of the things your characters will experience.
And I’ve *always* wanted to find some amber on a beach. Alas, the only amber pieces I’ve found is sea-glass from beer bottles. Not nearly so exciting.
Thank you, Anne! I’ll have to take you on a trip round Scandinavia some time – there are some stunning places! But then I’ve never been to Australia and I’m sure that’s just as spectacular. One day hopefully I’ll get there!
Thank you, Anne! I’ll have to take you on a trip round Scandinavia some time – there are some stunning places! But then I’ve never been to Australia and I’m sure that’s just as spectacular. One day hopefully I’ll get there!
Thank you, Anne! I’ll have to take you on a trip round Scandinavia some time – there are some stunning places! But then I’ve never been to Australia and I’m sure that’s just as spectacular. One day hopefully I’ll get there!
Thank you, Anne! I’ll have to take you on a trip round Scandinavia some time – there are some stunning places! But then I’ve never been to Australia and I’m sure that’s just as spectacular. One day hopefully I’ll get there!
Thank you, Anne! I’ll have to take you on a trip round Scandinavia some time – there are some stunning places! But then I’ve never been to Australia and I’m sure that’s just as spectacular. One day hopefully I’ll get there!
Oh Roskilde, I’ve been there a few years ago and absolutely adored it. I’m a big history and archeology fan anyway, so my husband gets dragged to a lot of places 😉
My favourite experience though is hands down visiting the cave at Niaux in France. This is one of the very few caves, where you can still go into the original one, albeit in very limited numbers and only at very limited times.
There is an excellent museum with a replica of the cave and lots of information about the painting, the painters, the region in prehistoric times etc. nearby. But the highlight is actually being in there, in the dark, with only the guide using a small lamp to highlight the paintings. It still gives me shivers when I think about it. One painting especially in the limited light gave you the illusion of the animals jumping out at you. Fabulous! More information here http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/niaux/index.php
Oh Roskilde, I’ve been there a few years ago and absolutely adored it. I’m a big history and archeology fan anyway, so my husband gets dragged to a lot of places 😉
My favourite experience though is hands down visiting the cave at Niaux in France. This is one of the very few caves, where you can still go into the original one, albeit in very limited numbers and only at very limited times.
There is an excellent museum with a replica of the cave and lots of information about the painting, the painters, the region in prehistoric times etc. nearby. But the highlight is actually being in there, in the dark, with only the guide using a small lamp to highlight the paintings. It still gives me shivers when I think about it. One painting especially in the limited light gave you the illusion of the animals jumping out at you. Fabulous! More information here http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/niaux/index.php
Oh Roskilde, I’ve been there a few years ago and absolutely adored it. I’m a big history and archeology fan anyway, so my husband gets dragged to a lot of places 😉
My favourite experience though is hands down visiting the cave at Niaux in France. This is one of the very few caves, where you can still go into the original one, albeit in very limited numbers and only at very limited times.
There is an excellent museum with a replica of the cave and lots of information about the painting, the painters, the region in prehistoric times etc. nearby. But the highlight is actually being in there, in the dark, with only the guide using a small lamp to highlight the paintings. It still gives me shivers when I think about it. One painting especially in the limited light gave you the illusion of the animals jumping out at you. Fabulous! More information here http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/niaux/index.php
Oh Roskilde, I’ve been there a few years ago and absolutely adored it. I’m a big history and archeology fan anyway, so my husband gets dragged to a lot of places 😉
My favourite experience though is hands down visiting the cave at Niaux in France. This is one of the very few caves, where you can still go into the original one, albeit in very limited numbers and only at very limited times.
There is an excellent museum with a replica of the cave and lots of information about the painting, the painters, the region in prehistoric times etc. nearby. But the highlight is actually being in there, in the dark, with only the guide using a small lamp to highlight the paintings. It still gives me shivers when I think about it. One painting especially in the limited light gave you the illusion of the animals jumping out at you. Fabulous! More information here http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/niaux/index.php
Oh Roskilde, I’ve been there a few years ago and absolutely adored it. I’m a big history and archeology fan anyway, so my husband gets dragged to a lot of places 😉
My favourite experience though is hands down visiting the cave at Niaux in France. This is one of the very few caves, where you can still go into the original one, albeit in very limited numbers and only at very limited times.
There is an excellent museum with a replica of the cave and lots of information about the painting, the painters, the region in prehistoric times etc. nearby. But the highlight is actually being in there, in the dark, with only the guide using a small lamp to highlight the paintings. It still gives me shivers when I think about it. One painting especially in the limited light gave you the illusion of the animals jumping out at you. Fabulous! More information here http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/niaux/index.php
Oh that sounds wonderful, Katja! Isn’t it amazing that they could draw like that so long ago? Just incredible. I will definitely try to go there when we are able to travel again! Thank you so much for that link.
Oh that sounds wonderful, Katja! Isn’t it amazing that they could draw like that so long ago? Just incredible. I will definitely try to go there when we are able to travel again! Thank you so much for that link.
Oh that sounds wonderful, Katja! Isn’t it amazing that they could draw like that so long ago? Just incredible. I will definitely try to go there when we are able to travel again! Thank you so much for that link.
Oh that sounds wonderful, Katja! Isn’t it amazing that they could draw like that so long ago? Just incredible. I will definitely try to go there when we are able to travel again! Thank you so much for that link.
Oh that sounds wonderful, Katja! Isn’t it amazing that they could draw like that so long ago? Just incredible. I will definitely try to go there when we are able to travel again! Thank you so much for that link.
Thank you for the virtual tour; it is the about the only way I can travel these days even without the pandemic.
My daughter’s husband was of Danish descent; his grandfather and his mother were the first to arrive here (with many years between them). The family is in touch with some of their Danish relatives, but there was never lots of discussion about their Danish inheritance. So this post is doubly welcome.
Thank you for the virtual tour; it is the about the only way I can travel these days even without the pandemic.
My daughter’s husband was of Danish descent; his grandfather and his mother were the first to arrive here (with many years between them). The family is in touch with some of their Danish relatives, but there was never lots of discussion about their Danish inheritance. So this post is doubly welcome.
Thank you for the virtual tour; it is the about the only way I can travel these days even without the pandemic.
My daughter’s husband was of Danish descent; his grandfather and his mother were the first to arrive here (with many years between them). The family is in touch with some of their Danish relatives, but there was never lots of discussion about their Danish inheritance. So this post is doubly welcome.
Thank you for the virtual tour; it is the about the only way I can travel these days even without the pandemic.
My daughter’s husband was of Danish descent; his grandfather and his mother were the first to arrive here (with many years between them). The family is in touch with some of their Danish relatives, but there was never lots of discussion about their Danish inheritance. So this post is doubly welcome.
Thank you for the virtual tour; it is the about the only way I can travel these days even without the pandemic.
My daughter’s husband was of Danish descent; his grandfather and his mother were the first to arrive here (with many years between them). The family is in touch with some of their Danish relatives, but there was never lots of discussion about their Danish inheritance. So this post is doubly welcome.
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sue! I think it’s great that we can armchair travel these days. This journey was the first time I’ve really seen Denmark properly as I’d only ever been to Copenhagen before and it’s a beautiful country, well worth a visit!
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sue! I think it’s great that we can armchair travel these days. This journey was the first time I’ve really seen Denmark properly as I’d only ever been to Copenhagen before and it’s a beautiful country, well worth a visit!
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sue! I think it’s great that we can armchair travel these days. This journey was the first time I’ve really seen Denmark properly as I’d only ever been to Copenhagen before and it’s a beautiful country, well worth a visit!
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sue! I think it’s great that we can armchair travel these days. This journey was the first time I’ve really seen Denmark properly as I’d only ever been to Copenhagen before and it’s a beautiful country, well worth a visit!
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sue! I think it’s great that we can armchair travel these days. This journey was the first time I’ve really seen Denmark properly as I’d only ever been to Copenhagen before and it’s a beautiful country, well worth a visit!
I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide, but one of most memorable trips was while I was in the Peace Corps, posted in Jalalabad Afghanistan. We took a trip to the Bamiyan Valley to see the Buddhas carved into the cliff side. They were spectacular. I was surprised by all the caves surrounding them and by the beautiful murals painted behind the statues. You were able to walk behind the Buddha heads, giving you an amazing view of the valley.
In 2002, just after I moved to Virginia, I went to the Folk Life Festival that is produced, every year, by The Smithsonian Museums. It takes several years for them to plan and coordinate these. That year the theme was The Silk Road and they had a life size painting of the tallest Bamiyan Buddha. I stood in front of it, tears rolling down my cheeks, as the Buddhas had been destroyed the previous year. To this day I still get teary-eyed about the loss.
I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide, but one of most memorable trips was while I was in the Peace Corps, posted in Jalalabad Afghanistan. We took a trip to the Bamiyan Valley to see the Buddhas carved into the cliff side. They were spectacular. I was surprised by all the caves surrounding them and by the beautiful murals painted behind the statues. You were able to walk behind the Buddha heads, giving you an amazing view of the valley.
In 2002, just after I moved to Virginia, I went to the Folk Life Festival that is produced, every year, by The Smithsonian Museums. It takes several years for them to plan and coordinate these. That year the theme was The Silk Road and they had a life size painting of the tallest Bamiyan Buddha. I stood in front of it, tears rolling down my cheeks, as the Buddhas had been destroyed the previous year. To this day I still get teary-eyed about the loss.
I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide, but one of most memorable trips was while I was in the Peace Corps, posted in Jalalabad Afghanistan. We took a trip to the Bamiyan Valley to see the Buddhas carved into the cliff side. They were spectacular. I was surprised by all the caves surrounding them and by the beautiful murals painted behind the statues. You were able to walk behind the Buddha heads, giving you an amazing view of the valley.
In 2002, just after I moved to Virginia, I went to the Folk Life Festival that is produced, every year, by The Smithsonian Museums. It takes several years for them to plan and coordinate these. That year the theme was The Silk Road and they had a life size painting of the tallest Bamiyan Buddha. I stood in front of it, tears rolling down my cheeks, as the Buddhas had been destroyed the previous year. To this day I still get teary-eyed about the loss.
I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide, but one of most memorable trips was while I was in the Peace Corps, posted in Jalalabad Afghanistan. We took a trip to the Bamiyan Valley to see the Buddhas carved into the cliff side. They were spectacular. I was surprised by all the caves surrounding them and by the beautiful murals painted behind the statues. You were able to walk behind the Buddha heads, giving you an amazing view of the valley.
In 2002, just after I moved to Virginia, I went to the Folk Life Festival that is produced, every year, by The Smithsonian Museums. It takes several years for them to plan and coordinate these. That year the theme was The Silk Road and they had a life size painting of the tallest Bamiyan Buddha. I stood in front of it, tears rolling down my cheeks, as the Buddhas had been destroyed the previous year. To this day I still get teary-eyed about the loss.
I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide, but one of most memorable trips was while I was in the Peace Corps, posted in Jalalabad Afghanistan. We took a trip to the Bamiyan Valley to see the Buddhas carved into the cliff side. They were spectacular. I was surprised by all the caves surrounding them and by the beautiful murals painted behind the statues. You were able to walk behind the Buddha heads, giving you an amazing view of the valley.
In 2002, just after I moved to Virginia, I went to the Folk Life Festival that is produced, every year, by The Smithsonian Museums. It takes several years for them to plan and coordinate these. That year the theme was The Silk Road and they had a life size painting of the tallest Bamiyan Buddha. I stood in front of it, tears rolling down my cheeks, as the Buddhas had been destroyed the previous year. To this day I still get teary-eyed about the loss.
How very sad that the Buddhas were destroyed, Alison, but lovely that you had a chance to see them, providing you with such a poignant memory! I am always sad when any historical monuments are ruined. Thank you for telling us about these – I had never heard of them and had to go and Google to find out more. Fascinating!
How very sad that the Buddhas were destroyed, Alison, but lovely that you had a chance to see them, providing you with such a poignant memory! I am always sad when any historical monuments are ruined. Thank you for telling us about these – I had never heard of them and had to go and Google to find out more. Fascinating!
How very sad that the Buddhas were destroyed, Alison, but lovely that you had a chance to see them, providing you with such a poignant memory! I am always sad when any historical monuments are ruined. Thank you for telling us about these – I had never heard of them and had to go and Google to find out more. Fascinating!
How very sad that the Buddhas were destroyed, Alison, but lovely that you had a chance to see them, providing you with such a poignant memory! I am always sad when any historical monuments are ruined. Thank you for telling us about these – I had never heard of them and had to go and Google to find out more. Fascinating!
How very sad that the Buddhas were destroyed, Alison, but lovely that you had a chance to see them, providing you with such a poignant memory! I am always sad when any historical monuments are ruined. Thank you for telling us about these – I had never heard of them and had to go and Google to find out more. Fascinating!
Thanks for the lovely story of your journey! It brought back great memories of our month in Scandinavia a couple of years ago. I loved Denmark and especially Roskilde. There was a Viking reenactors festival the day we visited the museum there, so we spent some time talking to the falconers, watching the weapons demonstrations, learning how to smelt iron from ore, and tasting mead. It was really a fun way to learn more about the lives and culture of the Vikings. We also enjoyed the Cathedral there.
I hope you are able to get to Norway someday soon.
Thanks for the lovely story of your journey! It brought back great memories of our month in Scandinavia a couple of years ago. I loved Denmark and especially Roskilde. There was a Viking reenactors festival the day we visited the museum there, so we spent some time talking to the falconers, watching the weapons demonstrations, learning how to smelt iron from ore, and tasting mead. It was really a fun way to learn more about the lives and culture of the Vikings. We also enjoyed the Cathedral there.
I hope you are able to get to Norway someday soon.
Thanks for the lovely story of your journey! It brought back great memories of our month in Scandinavia a couple of years ago. I loved Denmark and especially Roskilde. There was a Viking reenactors festival the day we visited the museum there, so we spent some time talking to the falconers, watching the weapons demonstrations, learning how to smelt iron from ore, and tasting mead. It was really a fun way to learn more about the lives and culture of the Vikings. We also enjoyed the Cathedral there.
I hope you are able to get to Norway someday soon.
Thanks for the lovely story of your journey! It brought back great memories of our month in Scandinavia a couple of years ago. I loved Denmark and especially Roskilde. There was a Viking reenactors festival the day we visited the museum there, so we spent some time talking to the falconers, watching the weapons demonstrations, learning how to smelt iron from ore, and tasting mead. It was really a fun way to learn more about the lives and culture of the Vikings. We also enjoyed the Cathedral there.
I hope you are able to get to Norway someday soon.
Thanks for the lovely story of your journey! It brought back great memories of our month in Scandinavia a couple of years ago. I loved Denmark and especially Roskilde. There was a Viking reenactors festival the day we visited the museum there, so we spent some time talking to the falconers, watching the weapons demonstrations, learning how to smelt iron from ore, and tasting mead. It was really a fun way to learn more about the lives and culture of the Vikings. We also enjoyed the Cathedral there.
I hope you are able to get to Norway someday soon.
Thanks so much for the virtual vacation to Sweden and Denmark. If I would have known, I would have asked you to look up a pen pal I had in high school.
Seriously, this does sound like a lovely trip. And I have to wonder how I have morphed into a person who could not possibly sleep on a hard bench? At least I do not think I could.
Fun trip. Thanks again. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks so much for the virtual vacation to Sweden and Denmark. If I would have known, I would have asked you to look up a pen pal I had in high school.
Seriously, this does sound like a lovely trip. And I have to wonder how I have morphed into a person who could not possibly sleep on a hard bench? At least I do not think I could.
Fun trip. Thanks again. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks so much for the virtual vacation to Sweden and Denmark. If I would have known, I would have asked you to look up a pen pal I had in high school.
Seriously, this does sound like a lovely trip. And I have to wonder how I have morphed into a person who could not possibly sleep on a hard bench? At least I do not think I could.
Fun trip. Thanks again. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks so much for the virtual vacation to Sweden and Denmark. If I would have known, I would have asked you to look up a pen pal I had in high school.
Seriously, this does sound like a lovely trip. And I have to wonder how I have morphed into a person who could not possibly sleep on a hard bench? At least I do not think I could.
Fun trip. Thanks again. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks so much for the virtual vacation to Sweden and Denmark. If I would have known, I would have asked you to look up a pen pal I had in high school.
Seriously, this does sound like a lovely trip. And I have to wonder how I have morphed into a person who could not possibly sleep on a hard bench? At least I do not think I could.
Fun trip. Thanks again. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you Cathy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! I must make sure I time it better so that I can attend that festival too, it sounds wonderful! I went to the Viking Festival in York last year and it’s great to see all the reenactors in their costumes and watch the displays! And yes, hopefully I’ll get to Norway soon.
Thank you Cathy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! I must make sure I time it better so that I can attend that festival too, it sounds wonderful! I went to the Viking Festival in York last year and it’s great to see all the reenactors in their costumes and watch the displays! And yes, hopefully I’ll get to Norway soon.
Thank you Cathy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! I must make sure I time it better so that I can attend that festival too, it sounds wonderful! I went to the Viking Festival in York last year and it’s great to see all the reenactors in their costumes and watch the displays! And yes, hopefully I’ll get to Norway soon.
Thank you Cathy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! I must make sure I time it better so that I can attend that festival too, it sounds wonderful! I went to the Viking Festival in York last year and it’s great to see all the reenactors in their costumes and watch the displays! And yes, hopefully I’ll get to Norway soon.
Thank you Cathy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! I must make sure I time it better so that I can attend that festival too, it sounds wonderful! I went to the Viking Festival in York last year and it’s great to see all the reenactors in their costumes and watch the displays! And yes, hopefully I’ll get to Norway soon.
Many thanks, Annette – I’m not sure I could sleep on those benches either. I’d have to be very tired indeed! Although with the right amount of soft furs and perhaps a straw mattress it’s more comfortable? It was fun to try though, if only for a short while.
Many thanks, Annette – I’m not sure I could sleep on those benches either. I’d have to be very tired indeed! Although with the right amount of soft furs and perhaps a straw mattress it’s more comfortable? It was fun to try though, if only for a short while.
Many thanks, Annette – I’m not sure I could sleep on those benches either. I’d have to be very tired indeed! Although with the right amount of soft furs and perhaps a straw mattress it’s more comfortable? It was fun to try though, if only for a short while.
Many thanks, Annette – I’m not sure I could sleep on those benches either. I’d have to be very tired indeed! Although with the right amount of soft furs and perhaps a straw mattress it’s more comfortable? It was fun to try though, if only for a short while.
Many thanks, Annette – I’m not sure I could sleep on those benches either. I’d have to be very tired indeed! Although with the right amount of soft furs and perhaps a straw mattress it’s more comfortable? It was fun to try though, if only for a short while.
I love the photo of you with a Viking axe.
I immediately want to write a short story about the mild-mannered librarian who casually picked up such an axe and invited in the spirit of the female berserker who once wielded it.
She sets about changing her life. Hijinks ensue.
I love the photo of you with a Viking axe.
I immediately want to write a short story about the mild-mannered librarian who casually picked up such an axe and invited in the spirit of the female berserker who once wielded it.
She sets about changing her life. Hijinks ensue.
I love the photo of you with a Viking axe.
I immediately want to write a short story about the mild-mannered librarian who casually picked up such an axe and invited in the spirit of the female berserker who once wielded it.
She sets about changing her life. Hijinks ensue.
I love the photo of you with a Viking axe.
I immediately want to write a short story about the mild-mannered librarian who casually picked up such an axe and invited in the spirit of the female berserker who once wielded it.
She sets about changing her life. Hijinks ensue.
I love the photo of you with a Viking axe.
I immediately want to write a short story about the mild-mannered librarian who casually picked up such an axe and invited in the spirit of the female berserker who once wielded it.
She sets about changing her life. Hijinks ensue.
Jo, I want you to write that book if Christina doesn’t!!!
Jo, I want you to write that book if Christina doesn’t!!!
Jo, I want you to write that book if Christina doesn’t!!!
Jo, I want you to write that book if Christina doesn’t!!!
Jo, I want you to write that book if Christina doesn’t!!!
Oh, yes, go for it! I’d love to read that! She’ll need to go seriously berserk though as it was very heavy 😀
Oh, yes, go for it! I’d love to read that! She’ll need to go seriously berserk though as it was very heavy 😀
Oh, yes, go for it! I’d love to read that! She’ll need to go seriously berserk though as it was very heavy 😀
Oh, yes, go for it! I’d love to read that! She’ll need to go seriously berserk though as it was very heavy 😀
Oh, yes, go for it! I’d love to read that! She’ll need to go seriously berserk though as it was very heavy 😀
What a lovely story about a trip to my homeland. The viking shop museum is a favourite of mine. I have never been to the viking settlement at Ribe. I’ve visited the town and loved the old town centre.
Next time you are in Scandinavian you should have a look at one of the large viking garrison forts built round the time of Harold Bluetooth. They are spread out over Denmark and southern Sweden. A few years ago they discover ed one south of Copenhagen, near the town of Køge. They are ring fortifications with a very structured setup. Quite interesting. One is situated near where I live in Aalborg. Name of Fyrkat. Check it out on the internet.
What a lovely story about a trip to my homeland. The viking shop museum is a favourite of mine. I have never been to the viking settlement at Ribe. I’ve visited the town and loved the old town centre.
Next time you are in Scandinavian you should have a look at one of the large viking garrison forts built round the time of Harold Bluetooth. They are spread out over Denmark and southern Sweden. A few years ago they discover ed one south of Copenhagen, near the town of Køge. They are ring fortifications with a very structured setup. Quite interesting. One is situated near where I live in Aalborg. Name of Fyrkat. Check it out on the internet.
What a lovely story about a trip to my homeland. The viking shop museum is a favourite of mine. I have never been to the viking settlement at Ribe. I’ve visited the town and loved the old town centre.
Next time you are in Scandinavian you should have a look at one of the large viking garrison forts built round the time of Harold Bluetooth. They are spread out over Denmark and southern Sweden. A few years ago they discover ed one south of Copenhagen, near the town of Køge. They are ring fortifications with a very structured setup. Quite interesting. One is situated near where I live in Aalborg. Name of Fyrkat. Check it out on the internet.
What a lovely story about a trip to my homeland. The viking shop museum is a favourite of mine. I have never been to the viking settlement at Ribe. I’ve visited the town and loved the old town centre.
Next time you are in Scandinavian you should have a look at one of the large viking garrison forts built round the time of Harold Bluetooth. They are spread out over Denmark and southern Sweden. A few years ago they discover ed one south of Copenhagen, near the town of Køge. They are ring fortifications with a very structured setup. Quite interesting. One is situated near where I live in Aalborg. Name of Fyrkat. Check it out on the internet.
What a lovely story about a trip to my homeland. The viking shop museum is a favourite of mine. I have never been to the viking settlement at Ribe. I’ve visited the town and loved the old town centre.
Next time you are in Scandinavian you should have a look at one of the large viking garrison forts built round the time of Harold Bluetooth. They are spread out over Denmark and southern Sweden. A few years ago they discover ed one south of Copenhagen, near the town of Køge. They are ring fortifications with a very structured setup. Quite interesting. One is situated near where I live in Aalborg. Name of Fyrkat. Check it out on the internet.
What a wonderful post, Christina; thanks for sharing your experiences. (And, Jo, I’d be happy to read that story, too!)
My husband and I took a memorable journey with our ten month old daughter. We lived in central California then and rented an RV with the intent of spending time in Arizona and New Mexico. We neglected to consider that our daughter was not a traveler. With all our stops for breastfeeding and stretches, we’d made it to Barstow in Southern California after a week. I talked my husband into returning home and heading out by himself. We drove home in one very long day. I opened the door and walked inside…squish, squish, squish. Our hot water heater had burst and flooded the downstairs. We still call that trip ‘the vacation from hell!’
What a wonderful post, Christina; thanks for sharing your experiences. (And, Jo, I’d be happy to read that story, too!)
My husband and I took a memorable journey with our ten month old daughter. We lived in central California then and rented an RV with the intent of spending time in Arizona and New Mexico. We neglected to consider that our daughter was not a traveler. With all our stops for breastfeeding and stretches, we’d made it to Barstow in Southern California after a week. I talked my husband into returning home and heading out by himself. We drove home in one very long day. I opened the door and walked inside…squish, squish, squish. Our hot water heater had burst and flooded the downstairs. We still call that trip ‘the vacation from hell!’
What a wonderful post, Christina; thanks for sharing your experiences. (And, Jo, I’d be happy to read that story, too!)
My husband and I took a memorable journey with our ten month old daughter. We lived in central California then and rented an RV with the intent of spending time in Arizona and New Mexico. We neglected to consider that our daughter was not a traveler. With all our stops for breastfeeding and stretches, we’d made it to Barstow in Southern California after a week. I talked my husband into returning home and heading out by himself. We drove home in one very long day. I opened the door and walked inside…squish, squish, squish. Our hot water heater had burst and flooded the downstairs. We still call that trip ‘the vacation from hell!’
What a wonderful post, Christina; thanks for sharing your experiences. (And, Jo, I’d be happy to read that story, too!)
My husband and I took a memorable journey with our ten month old daughter. We lived in central California then and rented an RV with the intent of spending time in Arizona and New Mexico. We neglected to consider that our daughter was not a traveler. With all our stops for breastfeeding and stretches, we’d made it to Barstow in Southern California after a week. I talked my husband into returning home and heading out by himself. We drove home in one very long day. I opened the door and walked inside…squish, squish, squish. Our hot water heater had burst and flooded the downstairs. We still call that trip ‘the vacation from hell!’
What a wonderful post, Christina; thanks for sharing your experiences. (And, Jo, I’d be happy to read that story, too!)
My husband and I took a memorable journey with our ten month old daughter. We lived in central California then and rented an RV with the intent of spending time in Arizona and New Mexico. We neglected to consider that our daughter was not a traveler. With all our stops for breastfeeding and stretches, we’d made it to Barstow in Southern California after a week. I talked my husband into returning home and heading out by himself. We drove home in one very long day. I opened the door and walked inside…squish, squish, squish. Our hot water heater had burst and flooded the downstairs. We still call that trip ‘the vacation from hell!’
Thank you Benedicte! Yes, I’ve heard about Fyrkat and seen the aerial photos – very impressive! Most of the Scandinavians were not as organised at that time so I think Harald was unusual. I will definitely try to go there next. I should have mentioned the town centre of Ribe more, it is very picturesque and we sat outside an old hotel in the main square on a lovely summer’s evening eating our dinner – just fab! I can’t wait to go back to Denmark and I really enjoyed my visit!
Thank you Benedicte! Yes, I’ve heard about Fyrkat and seen the aerial photos – very impressive! Most of the Scandinavians were not as organised at that time so I think Harald was unusual. I will definitely try to go there next. I should have mentioned the town centre of Ribe more, it is very picturesque and we sat outside an old hotel in the main square on a lovely summer’s evening eating our dinner – just fab! I can’t wait to go back to Denmark and I really enjoyed my visit!
Thank you Benedicte! Yes, I’ve heard about Fyrkat and seen the aerial photos – very impressive! Most of the Scandinavians were not as organised at that time so I think Harald was unusual. I will definitely try to go there next. I should have mentioned the town centre of Ribe more, it is very picturesque and we sat outside an old hotel in the main square on a lovely summer’s evening eating our dinner – just fab! I can’t wait to go back to Denmark and I really enjoyed my visit!
Thank you Benedicte! Yes, I’ve heard about Fyrkat and seen the aerial photos – very impressive! Most of the Scandinavians were not as organised at that time so I think Harald was unusual. I will definitely try to go there next. I should have mentioned the town centre of Ribe more, it is very picturesque and we sat outside an old hotel in the main square on a lovely summer’s evening eating our dinner – just fab! I can’t wait to go back to Denmark and I really enjoyed my visit!
Thank you Benedicte! Yes, I’ve heard about Fyrkat and seen the aerial photos – very impressive! Most of the Scandinavians were not as organised at that time so I think Harald was unusual. I will definitely try to go there next. I should have mentioned the town centre of Ribe more, it is very picturesque and we sat outside an old hotel in the main square on a lovely summer’s evening eating our dinner – just fab! I can’t wait to go back to Denmark and I really enjoyed my visit!
Oh, Kareni, how awful! But those kinds of journeys are the ones that stay in our memories, aren’t they. We had a similar experience when my older daughter was about a year old and we too came home early, although thankfully not to a broken boiler. Poor you, hope you’ve had much better trips since then!
Oh, Kareni, how awful! But those kinds of journeys are the ones that stay in our memories, aren’t they. We had a similar experience when my older daughter was about a year old and we too came home early, although thankfully not to a broken boiler. Poor you, hope you’ve had much better trips since then!
Oh, Kareni, how awful! But those kinds of journeys are the ones that stay in our memories, aren’t they. We had a similar experience when my older daughter was about a year old and we too came home early, although thankfully not to a broken boiler. Poor you, hope you’ve had much better trips since then!
Oh, Kareni, how awful! But those kinds of journeys are the ones that stay in our memories, aren’t they. We had a similar experience when my older daughter was about a year old and we too came home early, although thankfully not to a broken boiler. Poor you, hope you’ve had much better trips since then!
Oh, Kareni, how awful! But those kinds of journeys are the ones that stay in our memories, aren’t they. We had a similar experience when my older daughter was about a year old and we too came home early, although thankfully not to a broken boiler. Poor you, hope you’ve had much better trips since then!
We can laugh about it now, Christina. And, yes, we have had many more happy trips since then.
We can laugh about it now, Christina. And, yes, we have had many more happy trips since then.
We can laugh about it now, Christina. And, yes, we have had many more happy trips since then.
We can laugh about it now, Christina. And, yes, we have had many more happy trips since then.
We can laugh about it now, Christina. And, yes, we have had many more happy trips since then.
I’m a 4th generation Norwegian-American. I enjoyed reading about your trip to Denmark. I look forward to hearing of your Norwegian adventure. I have yet to travel to Norway and research there. In the meantime, I’m an avid armchair traveler and look forward to all your wenchly adventures.
I’m a 4th generation Norwegian-American. I enjoyed reading about your trip to Denmark. I look forward to hearing of your Norwegian adventure. I have yet to travel to Norway and research there. In the meantime, I’m an avid armchair traveler and look forward to all your wenchly adventures.
I’m a 4th generation Norwegian-American. I enjoyed reading about your trip to Denmark. I look forward to hearing of your Norwegian adventure. I have yet to travel to Norway and research there. In the meantime, I’m an avid armchair traveler and look forward to all your wenchly adventures.
I’m a 4th generation Norwegian-American. I enjoyed reading about your trip to Denmark. I look forward to hearing of your Norwegian adventure. I have yet to travel to Norway and research there. In the meantime, I’m an avid armchair traveler and look forward to all your wenchly adventures.
I’m a 4th generation Norwegian-American. I enjoyed reading about your trip to Denmark. I look forward to hearing of your Norwegian adventure. I have yet to travel to Norway and research there. In the meantime, I’m an avid armchair traveler and look forward to all your wenchly adventures.
I was privileged to visit Shetland two years ago, and the Viking influences remain strong there. It was an incredible experience! Thanks for this little mini-tour of Denmark; here’s an intro to Shetland: https://www.shetland.org/things/discover-our-past/in-viking-footsteps
I was privileged to visit Shetland two years ago, and the Viking influences remain strong there. It was an incredible experience! Thanks for this little mini-tour of Denmark; here’s an intro to Shetland: https://www.shetland.org/things/discover-our-past/in-viking-footsteps
I was privileged to visit Shetland two years ago, and the Viking influences remain strong there. It was an incredible experience! Thanks for this little mini-tour of Denmark; here’s an intro to Shetland: https://www.shetland.org/things/discover-our-past/in-viking-footsteps
I was privileged to visit Shetland two years ago, and the Viking influences remain strong there. It was an incredible experience! Thanks for this little mini-tour of Denmark; here’s an intro to Shetland: https://www.shetland.org/things/discover-our-past/in-viking-footsteps
I was privileged to visit Shetland two years ago, and the Viking influences remain strong there. It was an incredible experience! Thanks for this little mini-tour of Denmark; here’s an intro to Shetland: https://www.shetland.org/things/discover-our-past/in-viking-footsteps
Wonderful post! Here in Southern Ireland we have a lot of viking history as they invaded us and left us with a lot of interesting stuff. There’s a historical village built in the county next to mine. We’ve visited it often and the last time they were building a longboat from scratch. It was so interesting.
As soon as we’re allowed to move again we’ll be off to see how it turned out.
Wonderful post! Here in Southern Ireland we have a lot of viking history as they invaded us and left us with a lot of interesting stuff. There’s a historical village built in the county next to mine. We’ve visited it often and the last time they were building a longboat from scratch. It was so interesting.
As soon as we’re allowed to move again we’ll be off to see how it turned out.
Wonderful post! Here in Southern Ireland we have a lot of viking history as they invaded us and left us with a lot of interesting stuff. There’s a historical village built in the county next to mine. We’ve visited it often and the last time they were building a longboat from scratch. It was so interesting.
As soon as we’re allowed to move again we’ll be off to see how it turned out.
Wonderful post! Here in Southern Ireland we have a lot of viking history as they invaded us and left us with a lot of interesting stuff. There’s a historical village built in the county next to mine. We’ve visited it often and the last time they were building a longboat from scratch. It was so interesting.
As soon as we’re allowed to move again we’ll be off to see how it turned out.
Wonderful post! Here in Southern Ireland we have a lot of viking history as they invaded us and left us with a lot of interesting stuff. There’s a historical village built in the county next to mine. We’ve visited it often and the last time they were building a longboat from scratch. It was so interesting.
As soon as we’re allowed to move again we’ll be off to see how it turned out.
That’s great, Kareni, I’m so glad! We laugh about ours too 🙂
That’s great, Kareni, I’m so glad! We laugh about ours too 🙂
That’s great, Kareni, I’m so glad! We laugh about ours too 🙂
That’s great, Kareni, I’m so glad! We laugh about ours too 🙂
That’s great, Kareni, I’m so glad! We laugh about ours too 🙂
Thank you Pamela, I’m glad you enjoyed the armchair travel! I really hope I can go to Norway soon. It looks like another amazing country and it will be hard to choose which parts to visit!
Thank you Pamela, I’m glad you enjoyed the armchair travel! I really hope I can go to Norway soon. It looks like another amazing country and it will be hard to choose which parts to visit!
Thank you Pamela, I’m glad you enjoyed the armchair travel! I really hope I can go to Norway soon. It looks like another amazing country and it will be hard to choose which parts to visit!
Thank you Pamela, I’m glad you enjoyed the armchair travel! I really hope I can go to Norway soon. It looks like another amazing country and it will be hard to choose which parts to visit!
Thank you Pamela, I’m glad you enjoyed the armchair travel! I really hope I can go to Norway soon. It looks like another amazing country and it will be hard to choose which parts to visit!
Oh, lovely, thank you, Lynne! Shetland is definitely on my bucket list, I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’d love to set a Viking story there too!
Oh, lovely, thank you, Lynne! Shetland is definitely on my bucket list, I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’d love to set a Viking story there too!
Oh, lovely, thank you, Lynne! Shetland is definitely on my bucket list, I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’d love to set a Viking story there too!
Oh, lovely, thank you, Lynne! Shetland is definitely on my bucket list, I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’d love to set a Viking story there too!
Oh, lovely, thank you, Lynne! Shetland is definitely on my bucket list, I’ve heard so many great things about it. I’d love to set a Viking story there too!
Another must-see destination for me, Teresa! The book I’m working on at the moment starts off in Viking Dublin so I really need to go there at some point. I’d love to see that historical village too so thank you for letting me know!
Another must-see destination for me, Teresa! The book I’m working on at the moment starts off in Viking Dublin so I really need to go there at some point. I’d love to see that historical village too so thank you for letting me know!
Another must-see destination for me, Teresa! The book I’m working on at the moment starts off in Viking Dublin so I really need to go there at some point. I’d love to see that historical village too so thank you for letting me know!
Another must-see destination for me, Teresa! The book I’m working on at the moment starts off in Viking Dublin so I really need to go there at some point. I’d love to see that historical village too so thank you for letting me know!
Another must-see destination for me, Teresa! The book I’m working on at the moment starts off in Viking Dublin so I really need to go there at some point. I’d love to see that historical village too so thank you for letting me know!
I enjoyed your post very much, thank you. We are having a wonderful series on TV just now in Ontario, Canada. It is the National Geographic Channel and each episode they focus on one aspect of Viking life. They have guest appearances of the cast from the series “Vikings” who talk about their characters and how they relate to real life history. I particularly enjoyed the one of the female warriors who fought alongside the men and the building of the Viking ships.
I enjoyed your post very much, thank you. We are having a wonderful series on TV just now in Ontario, Canada. It is the National Geographic Channel and each episode they focus on one aspect of Viking life. They have guest appearances of the cast from the series “Vikings” who talk about their characters and how they relate to real life history. I particularly enjoyed the one of the female warriors who fought alongside the men and the building of the Viking ships.
I enjoyed your post very much, thank you. We are having a wonderful series on TV just now in Ontario, Canada. It is the National Geographic Channel and each episode they focus on one aspect of Viking life. They have guest appearances of the cast from the series “Vikings” who talk about their characters and how they relate to real life history. I particularly enjoyed the one of the female warriors who fought alongside the men and the building of the Viking ships.
I enjoyed your post very much, thank you. We are having a wonderful series on TV just now in Ontario, Canada. It is the National Geographic Channel and each episode they focus on one aspect of Viking life. They have guest appearances of the cast from the series “Vikings” who talk about their characters and how they relate to real life history. I particularly enjoyed the one of the female warriors who fought alongside the men and the building of the Viking ships.
I enjoyed your post very much, thank you. We are having a wonderful series on TV just now in Ontario, Canada. It is the National Geographic Channel and each episode they focus on one aspect of Viking life. They have guest appearances of the cast from the series “Vikings” who talk about their characters and how they relate to real life history. I particularly enjoyed the one of the female warriors who fought alongside the men and the building of the Viking ships.
So glad you enjoyed the post, Donna, thank you! And that sounds like a great programme, I’ll have to look out for that. Perhaps they will show it here in the UK too? Those ships really are amazing and to think that they constructed them a thousand years ago!
So glad you enjoyed the post, Donna, thank you! And that sounds like a great programme, I’ll have to look out for that. Perhaps they will show it here in the UK too? Those ships really are amazing and to think that they constructed them a thousand years ago!
So glad you enjoyed the post, Donna, thank you! And that sounds like a great programme, I’ll have to look out for that. Perhaps they will show it here in the UK too? Those ships really are amazing and to think that they constructed them a thousand years ago!
So glad you enjoyed the post, Donna, thank you! And that sounds like a great programme, I’ll have to look out for that. Perhaps they will show it here in the UK too? Those ships really are amazing and to think that they constructed them a thousand years ago!
So glad you enjoyed the post, Donna, thank you! And that sounds like a great programme, I’ll have to look out for that. Perhaps they will show it here in the UK too? Those ships really are amazing and to think that they constructed them a thousand years ago!
The following link is to an article from Danish tv concerning a new viking hall (King’s hall) that has been opened recently in Lejre near Roskilde.
An impressive build.
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/historisk-vikingefund-er-genskabt-dronningen-indviede-danmarks-stoerste-kongehal
The following link is to an article from Danish tv concerning a new viking hall (King’s hall) that has been opened recently in Lejre near Roskilde.
An impressive build.
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/historisk-vikingefund-er-genskabt-dronningen-indviede-danmarks-stoerste-kongehal
The following link is to an article from Danish tv concerning a new viking hall (King’s hall) that has been opened recently in Lejre near Roskilde.
An impressive build.
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/historisk-vikingefund-er-genskabt-dronningen-indviede-danmarks-stoerste-kongehal
The following link is to an article from Danish tv concerning a new viking hall (King’s hall) that has been opened recently in Lejre near Roskilde.
An impressive build.
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/historisk-vikingefund-er-genskabt-dronningen-indviede-danmarks-stoerste-kongehal
The following link is to an article from Danish tv concerning a new viking hall (King’s hall) that has been opened recently in Lejre near Roskilde.
An impressive build.
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/historisk-vikingefund-er-genskabt-dronningen-indviede-danmarks-stoerste-kongehal
Oh wow, Benedicte, that is truly stunning! Thank you so much for this link – I can see I’m going to have to go back as soon as possible! Those carvings are amazing. Tusen tak!
Oh wow, Benedicte, that is truly stunning! Thank you so much for this link – I can see I’m going to have to go back as soon as possible! Those carvings are amazing. Tusen tak!
Oh wow, Benedicte, that is truly stunning! Thank you so much for this link – I can see I’m going to have to go back as soon as possible! Those carvings are amazing. Tusen tak!
Oh wow, Benedicte, that is truly stunning! Thank you so much for this link – I can see I’m going to have to go back as soon as possible! Those carvings are amazing. Tusen tak!
Oh wow, Benedicte, that is truly stunning! Thank you so much for this link – I can see I’m going to have to go back as soon as possible! Those carvings are amazing. Tusen tak!
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