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The Coastal Path in Norway – Vigelandsparken Part II: The Fountain

After crossing the Bridge with all of its sculptures, the Vigelandsparken leads through an ornate, formally planted garden and then up a set of steps.  These steps lead to the Fountain. Although this piece was originally designed by Vigeland to be placed in front of the Norwegian Parliament … Continue reading

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The Coastal Path in Norway – Vigelandsparken Part I: The Bridge

Norway!  What a country!  We flew into Oslo’s Gardermoen International Airport.  We got the quick, clean FlyToget train into the city.  From there we walked over to our hotel in a blistering 30 degree heat, wondering if we were in … Continue reading

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The Coastal Path in Amsterdam – Vondelpark

In late August we packed our bags and headed off to Amsterdam for a city break.  None of us had been before and were very much looking forward to it.  “I know why that is,” sniggered various people, “It’s because … Continue reading

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