@ Saltstraumen Bridge, Norway Amethyst begins her tour of "Norway". Wrap up warm! Saltstraumen Bridge, Norway The Saltstraumen Bridge has been in use since 1978 and is one of four bridges built in the 70s to connect the islands to each other.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Shamika.
Amethyst shook paws with Shamika the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lysefjord, Norway "Today's quick trivia question, get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20? What is the highest mountain in Norway?" "I'm afraid I don't know, Amethyst!" "It's Galdhøpiggen, 2469m or 8100 feet. 'Gald' means 'steep mountain road', 'hø' means 'big, rounded mountain', and 'piggen' means 'the peak'. It's in the county of Innlandet, and is also the highest mountain in the whole of Scandinavia." Lysefjord, Norway Our airborne pets would like to show us the view of Norway they see every day, all day. You can be certain they never get tired of gazing down at the spectacular Lyesfjord. Not to leave the land-dwelling pets out of a breath-taking experience, this area offers a hike to the top of Flørli via 4,444 wooden steps that just happen to be the world's longest wooden staircase!
While enjoying your Saga, you met get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Amethyst shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Sætre, Asker, Norway " 'Norway is the name of the country in English,'" read out Amethyst. " 'In Norwegian, the country is called Norge. In the lesser-used nynorsk variety of Norwegian, the spelling is Noreg. In fact, the full name of the country is the Kingdom of Norway. In Norwegian, this is written as Kongeriket Norge, or Kongeriket Noreg in nynorsk. Meanwhile, the Norwegian language is known in Norway as norsk.' Got that, Ziggy?" "Got it, Amethyst!" replied Ziggy. "When I used to collect stamps when I was young, I remember the Norwegian ones had 'Norge' printed on them." Sætre, Asker, Norway The name Sætre is derived from the Norse word which literally means 'place to sit' or can be understood to mean 'place of residence,' However, only 3796 Norwegians have decided to do that. Sætre is also home to the Sætreelva (Sætre River) which is an important breeding ground for sea trout and many species of seabirds.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Ziggy.
Amethyst shook paws with Ziggy the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kirkenes, Norway "Hey, Hoots, have you seen what the hotel has included in our packed lunch today? It's these packets of Freia Melkehjerte—adorable leaf-thin milk chocolate hearts!" "I'm looking forward to lunch already, Amethyst!" responded Hoots. Kirkenes, Norway This small group of cabins in Kirkenes featuring large windows is often used by travelers who hope to get a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis while staying warm. Another fun attraction besides aurora viewing is the Kirkenes Snowhotel which is rebuilt from fresh snow every year. This small town is located in northeastern Norway, close to the borders of Finland and Russia.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Hoots.
Amethyst shook paws with Hoots the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway Amethyst unwrapped the Freia chocolate bar, offered a few squares to Fino, then thoughtfully munched a couple of squares herself. "This is delicious, Fino! Now on the wrapper, it says: Et lite stykke Norge. I wonder what that means?" Another pet leaned over the back of her coach seat. "It means: A little piece of Norway, Amethyst!" Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway Saint Olav’s holy shrine in the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim has been an important pilgrimage site ever since the former Viking king Olaf II was canonised in 1031, and it is still a treasured destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Before you enter as a pilgrim, you should perform the old ritual of walking around the cathedral three times."
While enjoying your Saga, you met Fino.
Amethyst shook paws with Fino the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Evergreen Forest, Norway Joe was carefully studying the map of Norway. "Well, fancy that, Amethyst! Kirkenes is farther east than all of Finland! It's just 9 miles (15 km) from the Russian border. It says in our tour guide that the Russian influence makes it a very interesting and bilingual place." Snowy Evergreen Forest, Norway Time to go on another winter adventure. This time it's an exhilarating snowshoe or cross-country ski trek through the pristine evergreen forest. The air is fresh and crisp and the fresh;y-fallen snow on the branches of the evergreen trees offers a beautiful image of peace and serenity.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Joe.
Amethyst shook paws with Joe the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Whale Watching, Norway "It explains here that Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist who bequeathed his wealth to create the Nobel awards," remarked Amethyst. "So why did he choose Norway to be the Peace Prize venue?" "No one knows, Choose a name!" said Amethyst. Whale Watching, Norway The Norwegian Sea is a perfect place for whale watching all year long. Sperm whales are the most common whale spotted in the summer months. In the winter months, orcas and humpbacks can be spotted in the fjords. If you are lucky, you may also see pilot whales, minke whales, fin whales, dolphins, and killer whales.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name.
Amethyst shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Norwegian Sea Coastline "Hey, Amethyst, when we're in Oslo we're going with a tour guide on a Jo Nesbø Detective Hole walk! I've been reading The Bat and it's unputdownable!" Thimbl was excited. "I bought The Snowman when we arrived here. It's really awfully good!" "Well, a lot of places in his books are real-life locations. This will be a great tour!" Norwegian Sea Coastline One can easily get lost in their thoughts while gazing out onto the waters of the Norwegian Sea. It's easy to picture Viking ships sailing throughout and wonder what it would be like to be aboard one of them.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Thimbl.
Amethyst shook paws with Thimbl the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Norway Flora "Why is there is statue of a tiger outside Olso Central Station, Solo?" queried Amethyst. "It refers to its nickname, the City of Tigers, Amethyst!" "Cool nickname!" Northern Norway Flora The cloudberry is a fruit native to cold climates. These are just beginning to flower and will develop into a delicious amber-colored berry, similar to a blackberry.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Solo.
Amethyst shook paws with Solo the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) "Why is there is statue of a tiger outside Olso Central Station, Artie?" queried Amethyst. "It refers to its nickname, the City of Tigers, Amethyst!" "Cool nickname!" Hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) is one of Norway's most visited and photographed locations. It towers 604 meters above the Lysefjord.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Artie.
Amethyst shook paws with Artie the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ How Far From Norway? "Did you know that Norway has a 120-mile land border with Russia, Snowilicious?" Snowilicious pondered. "I didn't know that, Amethyst! Aren't Sweden and Finland sort of in the way?" "Look at the map here. It's at Kirkenes. It says here that it's very common for Norwegians to cross over into Russia to buy cheaper fuel for their cars, while Russians cross over to Norway to buy better quality goods in Kirkenes." How Far From Norway? These signs are always fun for the traveler to see no matter where they wander. World travelers can reminisce about their recent vacation to a place on a signpost or daydream about a place they hope to visit in the future.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Snowilicious.
Amethyst shook paws with Snowilicious the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Idyllic Norwegian Fjord "Hey, Redington, it says here, 'Norway's oil and gas industry has powered the economy, but it doesn't power the nation's homes. Around 98% of Norway's domestic power usage is drawn from hydroelectric power plants.'" "That's good going, isn't it, Amethyst?" Idyllic Norwegian Fjord Fjord cruises are very abundant and an excellent way to immerse oneself in the spectacular beauty of the fjords of Norway.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Redington.
Amethyst shook paws with Redington the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Hardanger, Norway Barry started chuckling. "Norway is home to Hell, Amethyst! It's the name of a small village here!" "Goodness! Do we go near it on our tour?" "Mmm, not sure. It's near Trondheim Airport, according to this. It also says a short distance from the station there's a forest trial where you can find some crude rock carvings of reindeer, believed to be around 5000 years old." Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Hardanger, Norway Vøringsfossen Waterfall has a fall of 182 meters and cascades down from the Hardangervidda mountain plateau down into the Måbødalen valley. This waterfall is considered to be one of the most beautiful and is a popular place to visit in the Hardangerfjord region.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Barry.
Amethyst shook paws with Barry the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bryggen, Bergen, Norway "Did you know that Oslo, the Norwegian capital, has been the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony almost every year since 1901, Rico?" queried Amethyst. "The other Nobel prizes in science and literature are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden." Rico grinned. "Yup—well, I know the physics prize ceremony is in Stockholm. The last episode of the Big Bang Theory was unforgettable!" Bryggen, Bergen, Norway The historic harbour area of Bergen, and one of Northern Europe’s oldest port cities. In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. These German merchants lived and worked in these long narrow rows of houses that face the harbour. The rows of houses are separated by narrow wooden passages that run parallel to the dock.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Rico.
Amethyst shook paws with Rico the Dark Chocolate Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Andoya, Vesteralen, Norway Oh look ... you won a pet! Andoya, Vesteralen, Norway Andøya is as far north as you can get in Nordland and Vesterålen and is the 10th largest island in Norway. Andøya sits on the edge of the very deep ocean, no other place in Norway can make this claim. Just south of Andenes, the administrative center is Andøya Space Center, where they launch rockets and satellites.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sir Fluffle Bottom.
Amethyst shook paws with Sir Fluffle Bottom the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
Sir Fluffle Bottom gave you 1 "Red Caped Duck" size 7
@ Ålesund Harbour, Norway. "Wow! Europe's biggest herd of wild reindeer lives here, HOot! The herd roam in Europe's biggest mountain plateau. The number of wild reindeer in winter totals around 25,000, of which up to 7000 are found on Hardangervidda." "Wow indeed, Amethyst!" Ålesund Harbour, Norway. Ålesund is a lovely small port in Norway. The city is known for its art in Nouveau Architecture. Ålesund is the 13th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 66,258.
While enjoying your Saga, you met HOot.
Amethyst shook paws with HOot the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Suitor Waterfall, Geirangerfjord, Norway "Quiz time, Chompers! What invention did Norway give the world that has remained practically unchanged in almost a hundred years?" "Goodness! Er ... something to do with skiing? Skating? Swimming?" ventured Chompers. "It was actually the cheese slice!" replied Amethyst. "It was invented way back in 1925 by Thor Bjørklund." Suitor Waterfall, Geirangerfjord, Norway Are you ready for an exhilarating excursion? Then this kayak trip with an experienced guide will be perfect. You will paddle the Geirangerfjord until you reach the place where there are not one, but two, majestic waterfalls, one of which is the Suitor Waterfall, On the opposite side of the fjord is the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the amazing beauty of the Geirangerfjord.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Chompers.
Amethyst shook paws with Chompers the Beguile Crocodile. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fiske, Norway "Hey, Amethyst, did you know Norway has a volcano?" queried Summer!. "It's called the Beerenberg—oh, Amethyst, do come out from under your coach seat! It's not on the mainland but on the way to Greenland. It's 7,306 feet (2,227 m) high." Fiske, Norway Fiske is a locality in Rogaland, Norway, 33 miles south of Oslo. Fiske means, to fish, in Norwegian. Mist rises from one of the many waterways that dot the area.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Summer!.
Amethyst shook paws with Summer! the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spotted Nutcracker Choose a name settled back in her coach seat and turned to her neighbour. "Would you like a potato crisp, Amethyst?" she asked, opening the bright blue packet. "Mmm, yes, please!" responded Amethyst, and helped herself. Some happy crunching by both pets ensued. "These are really delicious!" enthused Amethyst. "So what does Potetgull on the packet mean?" "I asked our tour guide earlier. It means "gold potatoes". The maker is Maarud, who make most of the crisps in Norway." Spotted Nutcracker One of many birds you may spot around Norway. Pine seeds/nuts are the most important food source. Nutcracker couples stay together for life and both parents feed the babies and teach them how to store extra food.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Choose a name.
Amethyst shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kristiansand Container Port "Hey, Misty, it says here, 'Norway's oil and gas industry has powered the economy, but it doesn't power the nation's homes. Around 98% of Norway's domestic power usage is drawn from hydroelectric power plants.'" "That's good going, isn't it, Amethyst?" Kristiansand Container Port This colourful scene shows the Port of Kristiansand, one of Norway's largest and most important container terminals, located in the south of the country. The terminal is located in the very heart of the city centre of Kristiansand, and is open 24/7, 365 days a year, handling containers being transported to key European markets and worldwide. It is southern Norway`s most important transportation hub. In 2020 the port handled nearly 50,000 containers.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Misty.
Amethyst shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bjørnhollia, Rondane, Norway "More trivia, Amethyst!" announced Seth. "What gift does Norway make to Britain every single year?" "Ooh, I know this!" responded Amethyst. "It's a Christmas tree!" "Correct!" said Seth. "It's a 65 feet (20 m) tall Norwegian spruce from an Oslo forest, usually about 50 to 60 years old. The cutting ceremony is attended by the British Ambassador and the Mayor of Oslo and after shipping to England is placed prominently in Trafalgar Square. The tree, decorated in a typical Norwegian style with white lights, provides a focal point for the carol-singing festivities that take place on the square throughout the Christmas period. After Twelfth Night the tree is converted into compost." Bjørnhollia, Rondane, Norway Bjørnhollia lies south in the Rondane range. The Rondane is the oldest national park in Norway and is an important habitat for wild reindeer. The Park has ten mountain peaks over 2,000 metres (6,560 ft) and is a very popular place for hikers to visit.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Seth.
Amethyst shook paws with Seth the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Torghatten, Norway "Wow!" exclaimed jejustar. "Hey, Amethyst, did you know it was Norway that introduced salmon sushi to Japan? It says here that while sushi is of course a Japanese thing, they did not use salmon in their sushi until it was suggested by a Norwegian delegation in 1980s. Seafood is now one of Norway's biggest industries." Torghatten, Norway A stunning granite dome on the island of Torget in the municipality of Brønnøy. This dome has a natural tunnel that visitors can walk through. The tunnel is 160 metres (520 ft) long, 20 metres (66 ft) wide, and 35 metres (115 ft) high and was formed during the Scandinavian Ice Age.
While enjoying your Saga, you met jejustar.
Amethyst shook paws with jejustar the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Panorama Of Lofoten, Norway "'Arguably the best way to enjoy the Norwegian coastline – if you don't have your own boat that is – is by taking the full Hurtigruten voyage on the Coastal Steamer from Bergen to Kirkenes and back again. On the 12-day voyage you'll get up close to some of the country's most iconic scenery with 34 ports of call northbound and 33 on southbound sailings'," read out Amethyst from the tour brochure. Sassy pondered. "It's been fabulous touring the parts we've managed to do by boat, Amethyst. I vote we come back another time when we can afford our own private boat!" Panorama Of Lofoten, Norway Dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered bays, and untouched land make up this archipelago in the county of Nordland, Norway. For more than 1,000 years the islands have been the centre for cod fisheries.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Sassy.
Amethyst shook paws with Sassy the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hadsel Bridge, Norway Blossom was carefully studying the map of Norway. "Well, fancy that, Amethyst! Kirkenes is farther east than all of Finland! It's just 9 miles (15 km) from the Russian border. It says in our tour guide that the Russian influence makes it a very interesting and bilingual place." Hadsel Bridge, Norway The Hadsel Bridge has been in use since 1978 and is one of four bridges built in the 70s to connect the islands to each other. It was initially a toll bridge but is now there is no charge to cross.
While enjoying your Saga, you met Blossom.
Amethyst shook paws with Blossom the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Blossom gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Souvenir Viking Ship As Amethyst's tour of "Norway" comes to an end, she receives a seasonally appropriate gift! Winter Sky, Day The blue and white sky of winter reminds us of the snow and shadows on the ground. A wonderful backdrop for any winter scene, or any season that calls for a delicate sky. You can fill it with birds and trees can stretch their branches outward. What wonderful scene will you create? Souvenir Viking Ship Don't forget to stop in the gift shop and pick up some souvenirs of your Norwegian travels. There are many to choose from, including this whimsical replica of a viking ship. Amethyst has completed her tour of "Norway"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Cocoa.
Amethyst shook paws with Cocoa the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
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