This is a really lovely photo Moon :) I have added the one I am using as a desktop photo, which you sent me a while ago, taken at the same spot :)

I just uploaded some pics to computer, taken on tuesday.. heres one of them ;-)

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Bergen center again

Thats very interesting sculpture.

Question 1. What constellation is shown above the viking ship {northern hemisphere?}

Question 2. Why is the viking ship displaying the curve at the back of the ship?

Question 3. Why is the 'totem' showing a bird character?

Question 4. Why is the 'totem' similiar with north American Indian totems {considering one theory suggests the inuit indians used mountain passes from Europe connecting America though the Vikings were the sailors/warriors because of their significant craft of seafaring warring abilities}.

Question 5. What is the Indian population of Bergen?

It also says "Tiende år hundre" .. That means its all about when the
vikings discovered America in year 1000 and something ;-)

I was just looking at my version of the 'Anglo saxon chronicles' for the precise date, and which Viking king was ruling England then and the precise location of the landing area of the viking ship...

You should read Thor Heyerdahl's Ra Expedition...

Thor Heyerdahl was Norwegian and Ra was Egyptian, maybe some connection is there. The Vikings discovered America and the Red Indians well before Columbus did and (1) somehow navigated, possibly with stars, before other European did, maybe as far as (2) the Mediterranean and Egypt as well as the Americas (3) and had contact with totem poles (4) well before other Europeans. (5) They may have brought back slaves or guests from the Americas. Who knows? Vikings pillaged and raped in England. Who knows how much Red Indian blood they seeded there?

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Bergen harbour, looking out

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Bergen harbour, looking in

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Bergen harbour, looking up

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Bergen center again

Thats very interesting sculpture.

Question 1. What constellation is shown above the viking ship {northern hemisphere?}

Question 2. Why is the viking ship displaying the curve at the back of the ship?

Question 3. Why is the 'totem' showing a bird character?

Question 4. Why is the 'totem' similiar with north American Indian totems {considering one theory suggests the inuit indians used mountain passes from Europe connecting America though the Vikings were the sailors/warriors because of their significant craft of seafaring warring abilities}.

Question 5. What is the Indian population of Bergen?

It also says "Tiende år hundre" .. That means its all about when the
vikings discovered America in year 1000 and something ;-)

I was just looking at my version of the 'Anglo saxon chronicles' for the precise date, and which Viking king was ruling England then and the precise location of the landing area of the viking ship...

You should read Thor Heyerdahl's Ra Expedition...

Thor Heyerdahl was Norwegian and Ra was Egyptian, maybe some connection is there. The Vikings discovered America and the Red Indians well before Columbus did and (1) somehow navigated, possibly with stars, before other European did, maybe as far as (2) the Mediterranean and Egypt as well as the Americas (3) and had contact with totem poles (4) well before other Europeans. (5) They may have brought back slaves or guests from the Americas. Who knows? Vikings pillaged and raped in England. Who knows how much Red Indian blood they seeded there?

What's your opinion about why they needed to navigate from the congo...

Bergen center again

Thats very interesting sculpture.

Question 1. What constellation is shown above the viking ship {northern hemisphere?}

Question 2. Why is the viking ship displaying the curve at the back of the ship?

Question 3. Why is the 'totem' showing a bird character?

Question 4. Why is the 'totem' similiar with north American Indian totems {considering one theory suggests the inuit indians used mountain passes from Europe connecting America though the Vikings were the sailors/warriors because of their significant craft of seafaring warring abilities}.

Question 5. What is the Indian population of Bergen?

It also says "Tiende år hundre" .. That means its all about when the
vikings discovered America in year 1000 and something ;-)

I was just looking at my version of the 'Anglo saxon chronicles' for the precise date, and which Viking king was ruling England then and the precise location of the landing area of the viking ship...

You should read Thor Heyerdahl's Ra Expedition...

Thor Heyerdahl was Norwegian and Ra was Egyptian, maybe some connection is there. The Vikings discovered America and the Red Indians well before Columbus did and (1) somehow navigated, possibly with stars, before other European did, maybe as far as (2) the Mediterranean and Egypt as well as the Americas (3) and had contact with totem poles (4) well before other Europeans. (5) They may have brought back slaves or guests from the Americas. Who knows? Vikings pillaged and raped in England. Who knows how much Red Indian blood they seeded there?

What's your opinion about why they needed to navigate from the congo...

I can't answer that. I don't know if they even got to Africa. But I can suggest that the Vikings were raiders who needed to do nothing but what their kings told then to; go and raid, bring back the bounty; show how clever they are by pillaging and raiding in far off land not heard about yet, or see if they can go to where other raiders have managed to get ;)

I think Vikings were much like honey bees. They went out and took what they could find without a need, simply to collect, using navigation means that no one yet really understands. And then tell their mates where some of it still is by dancing and sloshing their beer in the general direction when they got back to Viking land ;)

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Bergen center again

Thats very interesting sculpture.

Question 1. What constellation is shown above the viking ship {northern hemisphere?}

Question 2. Why is the viking ship displaying the curve at the back of the ship?

Question 3. Why is the 'totem' showing a bird character?

Question 4. Why is the 'totem' similiar with north American Indian totems {considering one theory suggests the inuit indians used mountain passes from Europe connecting America though the Vikings were the sailors/warriors because of their significant craft of seafaring warring abilities}.

Question 5. What is the Indian population of Bergen?

It also says "Tiende år hundre" .. That means its all about when the
vikings discovered America in year 1000 and something ;-)

I was just looking at my version of the 'Anglo saxon chronicles' for the precise date, and which Viking king was ruling England then and the precise location of the landing area of the viking ship...

You should read Thor Heyerdahl's Ra Expedition...

Thor Heyerdahl was Norwegian and Ra was Egyptian, maybe some connection is there. The Vikings discovered America and the Red Indians well before Columbus did and (1) somehow navigated, possibly with stars, before other European did, maybe as far as (2) the Mediterranean and Egypt as well as the Americas (3) and had contact with totem poles (4) well before other Europeans. (5) They may have brought back slaves or guests from the Americas. Who knows? Vikings pillaged and raped in England. Who knows how much Red Indian blood they seeded there?

What's your opinion about why they needed to navigate from the congo...

I can't answer that. I don't know if they even got to Africa. But I can suggest that the Vikings were raiders who needed to do nothing but what their kings told then to; go and raid, bring back the bounty; show how clever they are by pillaging and raiding in far off land not heard about yet, or see if they can go to where other raiders have managed to get ;)

I think Vikings were much like honey bees. They went out and took what they could find without a need, simply to collect, using navigation means that no one yet really understands. And then tell their mates where some of it still is by dancing and sloshing their beer in the general direction when they got back to Viking land ;)

Its interesting sculpture, was the artists name apparant...

Bergen center again

Thats very interesting sculpture.

Question 1. What constellation is shown above the viking ship {northern hemisphere?}

Question 2. Why is the viking ship displaying the curve at the back of the ship?

Question 3. Why is the 'totem' showing a bird character?

Question 4. Why is the 'totem' similiar with north American Indian totems {considering one theory suggests the inuit indians used mountain passes from Europe connecting America though the Vikings were the sailors/warriors because of their significant craft of seafaring warring abilities}.

Question 5. What is the Indian population of Bergen?

It also says "Tiende år hundre" .. That means its all about when the
vikings discovered America in year 1000 and something ;-)

I was just looking at my version of the 'Anglo saxon chronicles' for the precise date, and which Viking king was ruling England then and the precise location of the landing area of the viking ship...

You should read Thor Heyerdahl's Ra Expedition...

Thor Heyerdahl was Norwegian and Ra was Egyptian, maybe some connection is there. The Vikings discovered America and the Red Indians well before Columbus did and (1) somehow navigated, possibly with stars, before other European did, maybe as far as (2) the Mediterranean and Egypt as well as the Americas (3) and had contact with totem poles (4) well before other Europeans. (5) They may have brought back slaves or guests from the Americas. Who knows? Vikings pillaged and raped in England. Who knows how much Red Indian blood they seeded there?

What's your opinion about why they needed to navigate from the congo...

I can't answer that. I don't know if they even got to Africa. But I can suggest that the Vikings were raiders who needed to do nothing but what their kings told then to; go and raid, bring back the bounty; show how clever they are by pillaging and raiding in far off land not heard about yet, or see if they can go to where other raiders have managed to get ;)

I think Vikings were much like honey bees. They went out and took what they could find without a need, simply to collect, using navigation means that no one yet really understands. And then tell their mates where some of it still is by dancing and sloshing their beer in the general direction when they got back to Viking land ;)

Its interesting sculpture, was the artists name apparant...

I'll find out when I'm there again soon. And take photos of the other two sides. I didn't last time because they were in shadow and didn't think it would make such a good photo. But I always carry my flash gun, so I'll make sure of good photos, whatever, next time ;)

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Bergen harbour, still looking up

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Ice, How could you stir up, so much comment with only a three simple photographs? When I was in Copenhagen, I saw artifacts from a Viking grave site that had Roman Coins. It is also documented that there were Norse Mercenaries serving in Constantinople. So they could have know how to get to Egypt.
This to me is a warning that we should take care not to anger our Viking Princess, because her anger could have a long reach.

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Ice, How could you stir up, so much comment with only a three simple photographs? When I was in Copenhagen, I saw artifacts from a Viking grave site that had Roman Coins. It is also documented that there were Norse Mercenaries serving in Constantinople. So they could have know how to get to Egypt.
This to me is a warning that we should take care not to anger our Viking Princess, because her anger could have a long reach.

Moon is Norwegian and Norwegians have Vikings as ancestors. I don't profess to know all about Vikings, or how substantiated your documents are, but it is of interest to me, and part of my journey to the Moon :)

Pellinore, regarding the assumed anger of your Viking Princess, I'll make a note of it when I am within less than her arms reach of me next time I see her ;)

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Ice, How could you stir up, ..

Much dangerous may come from above.. I really do understand that he looks up sometimes.. Lol. I would say that is pretty wise. ;-)

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Ice, How could you stir up, so much comment with only a three simple photographs? When I was in Copenhagen, I saw artifacts from a Viking grave site that had Roman Coins. It is also documented that there were Norse Mercenaries serving in Constantinople. So they could have know how to get to Egypt.
This to me is a warning that we should take care not to anger our Viking Princess, because her anger could have a long reach.

Moon is Norwegian and Norwegians have Vikings as ancestors. I don't profess to know all about Vikings, or how substantiated your documents are, but it is of interest to me, and part of my journey to the Moon :)

Pellinore, regarding the assumed anger of your Viking Princess, I'll make a note of it when I am within less than her arms reach of me next time I see her ;)

National Geographic Magazine about 5 years ago had a story about the Norse and their grave sites near Constantinople.

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Ice, Check the following site:

"http"//Oaks.nvg.org/an6ra13.html

It tells about some of the Viking travels to Constantinople.

Have Fun
Pellinore

Ice, Check the following site:

"http"//Oaks.nvg.org/an6ra13.html

It tells about some of the Viking travels to Constantinople.

Have Fun
Pellinore

Thanks Pellinore. I am, of course aware that many of the stories, much like Jason and the Argonauts mentioned in your link, cannot be corroborated as 'fact' even though, as Viking Sagas, they are recounted in stories given down from one generation to another. However, I am also mindful that fact can indeed be present in some of these stories, despite current evidence, evidence which could be later found.

I would like to site an example from the Bible, about Sodom and Gomorrah. Evidence of these cities was only found by archaeologists only recently. One of them, I can't remember which, had been completely moved by volcanic activity with caused the ground under the city to 'melt' and the whole city slide into a nearby lake, fitting in with what, apparently, god did to that city as a punishment. This is called a 'pyroclastic flow' event in volcanic terms. Whether god did it or not, it gives credence to what was written about this city destruction in the Old Testament as an event that may have actually taken place ;)

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For those who might like to see my photos of the Viking sculptures in Bergen, in their full unedited 10 megapixel glory, you can see them here http://www.brilliantsite.com/viking

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Bergen harbour, front view of a nice ship

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Bergen harbour, side view of a nice ship

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And now for something different; Moon looking at the moon

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