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A Little More Flåm
More boathouses with a sailboat. I’m guessing that’s a hotel? I love those trees! We took a train to see this waterfall called Kjosfosson. It’s 305 feet from top to bottom and only accessible by train. It was very chilly … Continue reading
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Hardangerfjord
Just one photo today. I believe this is the Hardangerfjord area. Look closely and you’ll see tiny houses. I love the way the greenery is reflected in the water. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
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A Little More Geirangerfjord
Houses overlooking the Geirangerfjord. Remember, white is a status symbol. I imagine these houses are pretty expensive. This house is kind of built into the rocky hillside. If you look closely you can see the bluish-green water under that add-on. … Continue reading
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Geirangerfjord
I’ve wanted to see the Geirangerfjord for years and it didn’t disappoint. The only problem was photographing all of it. You really have to see it in person to take in all of the grandeur. We had to take these … Continue reading
Little Boathouses in Flåm, Norway
I love these little boathouses in Flåm. We took a train there and got to see the Sognefjord, which is where my Norwegian grandmother was from. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
A House on the Rocks with Waterfalls
Near the Geirangerfjord there were a lot of waterfalls. If you look closely you’ll see houses. Can you imagine being right next to falls on top of those rocks? I’m not seeing any roads, but surely there are some? This … Continue reading
The sun sets at 11:32 p.m. in the summer in Norway
And I have proof…. I took this photo of our clock right as the sun was setting. I don’t remember where I got the newspaper–I was probably saving the crossword puzzle for later. The sunset in question. Great weekend, everyone! … Continue reading
Beautiful Ålesund Part III
Really like the colors here. See below for the building reflected in the water…. A stone church. It’s a little battered, but I like the color and details on this door. I zoomed in on this to see what it … Continue reading
Beautiful Ålesund Part II
The Art Nouveau Center. Art Nouveau is a late 19th and early 20th century aesthetic movement influenced by the natural world and defined by organic shapes and sinuous lines. Art Nouveau’s broad influence across architecture, design, and visual arts allows … Continue reading
Beautiful Ålesund Part I
After looking back at my photos, I think Ålesund might be my favorite city in Norway. We didn’t make it to Oslo, but Ålesund is pretty hard to beat. I read that Ålesund is known for the art nouveau architectural … Continue reading
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Pearls & Prose 