We may never know if Keith and Karen are distant cousins but he’s descended from John Oliver who fought in the War of 1812 and settled in Cade’s Cove about 1818. Karen is descended from Alexander Oliver who fought in the Revolutionary War and settled in Marietta, Ohio about 1788. Going on the assumption that we’re cousins, Keith sends greetings to all his cousins at the reunion in Cincinnati.
Our walking tour through the historic heart of Stavanger gave us insight into the canning and maritime industries that fueled this community as well as some tasty tidbits.
Our short visit to Njardarheimr gave us insight into life in 11th Century Norway and educated us on the role of “Vikings” within the Norse community of the time.
A stop at Ålesund at the entrance to Geiranger Fjord gave us a glimpse into life in and the history of a coastal city in Norway.
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