PHOTO GALLERY NORWAY: KVITAVATN, OSLO, TROMSØ, LOFOTEN January 30, 2018 startsolo Leave a comment Kvitavatn, NorwayDespite perfect conditions, my attempt to learn cross-country skiing had less than perfect results. One of many stunning views and frozen lakes in Kvitavatn Astrup Fearnley Museum in Oslo Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo Vigeland 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 guard Cultural 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 Oslo Vigeland Park in Oslo Tromsø: 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 Tromsø Tromsø at sunset One 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 3:30pm Svolvær Scandinavian bed making: two single quilts on a double bed Svolvær , Lofoten Islands Sea eagles in the Lofoten Islands Even a work site is picturesque at twilight (2:30pm) in Svolvær Norwegian Sea Fishing boat in Henningsvær Hjell: wooden racks for drying stockfish stand vacant Hjell will be filled with drying cod Northern Lights in Henningsvær Ephemeral, eerie, magical Northern Lights Yoko Ono’s love message is sent from Henningsvær lighthouse The lighthouse in Henningsvær Henningsvær Reine Reine