right? In fact, Norway is the westernmost
country in Scandinavia; you might be
surprised to know that it is 1,100 miles long,
or the same distance from New York to
Miami. Really!
Cold and dark during the winter, Norway is
warm and bright during the summer. I had a
few days of clouds and rain, then sun and
heat. My trip took me to the southern part of
Norway, and even there, the sun was out til
1130pm. In the very north, the sun is out 24
hours a day!
Norway... the land of Lillehammer (winter
Olympics), the painter Edward Munch ("the
Scream"), Henrik Ibsen (author), Vikings,
fjords, fish and $11 combo meals at
McDonald's. It is not cheap, unfortunately!
What I saw was beautiful, green, and there
was water everywhere. Fjords, streams,
lakes, ponds, waterfalls... It boggles the
mind to see how much influence water has
had on the landscape. It's part of what
makes Norway famous. It also explains the
Vikings' ship design: shallow drafts that
enabled them to travel far upstream
throughout Europe, deeper inland than any
other sea-faring invaders.
I know I say it about everywhere I visit, but
Norway should be added to your list. And try
to visit during the summer, unless you like
snow, cold and 24 hours of darkness!
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