NORWAY: KVITAVATN, OSLO, TROMSØ, LOFOTEN
Kvitavatn, Norway
Despite perfect conditions, my attempt to learn cross-country skiing had less than perfect results.
One of many stunning views and frozen lakes in Kvitavatn
Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo
Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo
Vigeland Park showcases the work of Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland in Oslo
"Spalt" by Franz West at dusk-Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park in Oslo
"Eyes" by Louise Bourgeois at the Astrup Fearnley Museum's outdoor "Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park"
Oslo Royal Palace guard
Cultural differences: Norwegian mom leaves baby in carriage outside in below freezing temperatures while she has a snack and coffee inside the Edvard Munch museum. The baby was bundled and sleeping soundly when I passed by.
"Spalt" by Franz West in Oslo
Vigeland Park in Oslo
Tromsø: Icy roads are common in Norway. Gravel is placed on the roads-sometimes. I bought cleats for my shoes after one day in Oslo.
Artic Cathedral in Tromsø
Tromsø at sunset
One of many Hurtigruten ships that offer transport/cruises along the Norwegian coast and elsewhere. I took a similar ship from Tromsø to Svolvær.
View of Tromsø from aerial tramway station around 3:30pm
Svolvær
Scandinavian bed making: two single quilts on a double bed
Svolvær , Lofoten Islands
Sea eagles in the Lofoten Islands
Even a work site is picturesque at twilight (2:30pm) in Svolvær
Norwegian Sea
Fishing boat in Henningsvær
Hjell: wooden racks for drying stockfish stand vacant
Hjell will be filled with drying cod
Northern Lights in Henningsvær
Ephemeral, eerie, magical Northern Lights
Yoko Ono's love message is sent from Henningsvær lighthouse
The lighthouse in Henningsvær
Henningsvær
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