Kvitavatn, Norway Despite perfect conditions, my attempt to learn cross-country skiing had less than perfect results.One of many stunning views and frozen lakes in KvitavatnAstrup Fearnley Museum in OsloAstrup Fearnley Museum, OsloVigeland Park showcases the work of Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland in Oslo“Spalt” by Franz West at dusk-Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park in Oslo“Eyes” by Louise Bourgeois at the Astrup Fearnley Museum’s outdoor “Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park”Oslo Royal Palace guardCultural differences: Norwegian mom leaves baby in carriage outside in below freezing temperatures while she has a snack and coffee inside the Edvard Munch museum. The baby was bundled and sleeping soundly when I passed by.“Spalt” by Franz West in OsloVigeland Park in OsloTromsø: Icy roads are common in Norway. Gravel is placed on the roads-sometimes. I bought cleats for my shoes after one day in Oslo.Artic Cathedral in TromsøTromsø at sunsetOne of many Hurtigruten ships that offer transport/cruises along the Norwegian coast and elsewhere. I took a similar ship from Tromsø to Svolvær.View of Tromsø from aerial tramway station around 3:30pmSvolværScandinavian bed making: two single quilts on a double bedSvolvær , Lofoten IslandsSea eagles in the Lofoten IslandsEven a work site is picturesque at twilight (2:30pm) in Svolvær
Norwegian SeaFishing boat in HenningsværHjell: wooden racks for drying stockfish stand vacantHjell will be filled with drying codNorthern Lights in HenningsværEphemeral, eerie, magical Northern LightsYoko Ono’s love message is sent from Henningsvær lighthouseThe lighthouse in HenningsværHenningsværReineReine