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i left a bit of my heart in this town

i loved the colours of the houses

reminiscent of some of my favourite towns in nova scotia

i loved its rebuilt tower on a hill top giving a 360 view of the area

i loved its very modern church Kirkelandet by architect odd østbye

how could i not love a church that offers you to choose from a basket of

smooth stones as you enter

and that tapestry in the foyer was really inspiring

i loved the 130 year old shipyard with its rusted and weathered pieces of nautical history

i loved that it was open and free on another sleepy sunday morning in norway

i loved the little cafe that was like a museum

the girls loved the waffles and pancakes too

as i enjoyed a lovely coffee

a perfect morning before another beautiful long drive

heading west towards Røros

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Comments

[Ruth]

Dear Margie, I don't have the words to describe how much I enjoy and appreciate your amazing travelogue, of a trip I'll leave this world without ever taking. Your photos are wonderful! I wonder if you crocheted stones along the way, since they're so heavy to carry with you - and I wonder what the story is behind the basket of stones at the church. I can only imagine it has something to do with meditation. Thank you so very much for sharing your special journey!

[Ellen Fournier]

Thanks you so much for the beautiful pictures and accounts of your Norwegian trip. I have seen most of the west coast but never visited the interior--now I want to see all the places you have been. I also love the house colors; I made a large knitted and felted travel bag with stripes of those colors and it reminds me of Norway whenever I use it.

[Lyn]

I love the colours in this post, love the orange. What a great place. Xxx