As we wandered among the graves of the young men cut down in the heat of battle and leaving loved ones grieving at home, we pondered the inability of the national leaders to be unable to come to a resolution of the issues that divided them and brought our nation to this. It was moving to be here in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and to think back to the day that Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg address here.
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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