The Inuit peoples of Greenland used to say the Northern Lights were their ancestors dancing in front of firelight. Later, when they became Christians, they said the Northern Lights were angels dancing before firelight. I think they could be both ancestors and angels dancing a big line dance across the heavens. Undulating ribbons of light … Continue reading Ribbons of Light
Today, our chill day, we’ve been learning Viking lore. All Vikings were Norsemen but not all Norsemen were Vikings. The majority of Norsemen were peaceful farmers. Actually The word “Viking” is a verb meaning to adventure, plunder and make-way for the peaceful settlers. And Vikings were vain…they dyed their hair with lye, which also got … Continue reading A Viking We Will Go
Yesterday, we took a 7 hour train trip, leaving Oslo and arriving in Bergen to settle into our ship. Due to some bus scheduling, the train was delayed just outside of Oslo and we arrived pretty late in the evening. We ordered room service, unpacked and went to sleep. Today we’re going to explore the … Continue reading Oslo to Bergen
Chronicles of Cammy, my Fool's Journey and Travelogue 