Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
The winter holidays are quickly approaching and theTravelsketcher and I are in the USA to celebrate with family and friends. We’ve been here for only six days and we have already seen my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew, Terry’s sister and brother-in-law, multiple friends, and we celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary; whew! We’ll be up... Continue Reading →
There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it. Charles Dudley Warner Incheon International Airport, South Korea
Here I am at the North Cape, at the edge of Finnmark, and I dare say the very edge of the world since there are no other places further north inhabitated by man. This affirmation has now been fulfilled to my satisfaction, and I will return to Denmark and, if God permits, to the land... Continue Reading →
The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself. Wallace Stevens Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Bergen, Norway’s second largest city, known for its location near the breathtaking fjords, is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. The city offers a wide variety of activities including fjord tours, hiking, museums, walking and bike tours, and of course, great seafood. The Hanseatic Wharf became Norway’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in... Continue Reading →
Not all classrooms have four walls. Unknown Arches National Park, Utah
After saying goodbye to our friends in Oslo, (click here to read that post), we headed to Oslo Sentralstasjon to catch the train to Bergen. This seven hour train ride between Oslo and Bergen is considered to be one of the most scenic train-lines in all of Europe. This stunning ride twists past waterfalls, fjords,... Continue Reading →
Live your life by a compass, not a clock. Erica Jong Autumn in Denali National Park, Alaska
After our three week road trip through the south of France, we had a few days at home to get repacked before heading to Oslo to meet up with friends Tim and Lisa from the states. We flew from Charles de Gaulle to Olso with a stop in Helsinki, Finland. A quick stop in Helsinki.... Continue Reading →
