@ Saltstraumen Bridge, Norway Clover 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 Choco.
Clover shook paws with Choco the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Lysefjord, Norway "Hey, Clover, did you know Norway has a volcano?" queried Shelby. "It's called the Beerenberg—oh, Clover, 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." 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 Shelby.
Clover shook paws with Shelby the Majestic Monarch Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sætre, Asker, Norway "It says in our brochure that not only was skiing invented in Norway, but a development in Norwegian skis in the 1890s – the Telemark – directly led to the modern skis we use today," remarked Sam. "Our guide was saying this morning that the words 'ski' and 'slalom' originated right here in Norway," responded Clover. 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 Sam.
Clover shook paws with Sam the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kirkenes, Norway kitty was carefully studying the map of Norway. "Well, fancy that, Clover! 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." 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 kitty.
Clover shook paws with kitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway Clover put down her copy of Speak Norwegian with Nonchalance looking flummoxed. "It says in here there are two versions of the Norwegian language, or rather, two written variants." Saphira glanced up from her study of Norwegian Without Nerves! and nodded. "Yes, my book says Bokmål is used by the vast majority of the country, while Nynorsk is more popular in rural areas. Never mind, Clover, we can still learn the basics and some phrases—I'm sure we don't need to worry!" 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 Saphira.
Clover shook paws with Saphira the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snowy Evergreen Forest, Norway "It says in our tour guide that no-one knows exactly how long Norway's coastline is! They just know it's very long!" "Well, it depends what size, you know, ruler they use, doesn't it, Clover?" observed Draco. Clover sniffed disdainfully. "They don't crawl all round the coast with a six-inch ruler, do they? I expect it's all done electronically." Sensing argument, she quickly offered Draco a square of delicious Freia Melkesjokolade. 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 Draco.
Clover shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Whale Watching, Norway "Today's quiz question, Bixi!" announced Clover. "How many times has Norway hosted the Winter Olympics?" Bixi pondered. "Well, I would say more than once, at any rate!" "Correct, Bixi! The answer is twice: in 1952 in Oslo, and in 1994 in Lillehammer." 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 Bixi.
Clover shook paws with Bixi the Gnome. They both received one silver mole!
@ Norwegian Sea Coastline Clover put down her copy of Speak Norwegian with Nonchalance looking flummoxed. "It says in here there are two versions of the Norwegian language, or rather, two written variants." Joonie glanced up from his study of Norwegian Without Nerves! and nodded. "Yes, my book says Bokmål is used by the vast majority of the country, while Nynorsk is more popular in rural areas. Never mind, Clover, we can still learn the basics and some phrases—I'm sure we don't need to worry!" 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 Joonie.
Clover shook paws with Joonie the Black Panther. They both received one silver mole!
@ Northern Norway Flora "Wow! Europe's biggest herd of wild reindeer lives here, Lady Thea! 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, Clover!"
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 Lady Thea.
Clover shook paws with Lady Thea the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hike to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) "Would you like to share my elevenses, Cookie?" invited Clover, when she encountered her friend in the park. "It's called Kvikk Lunsj—it means Quick Lunch!" Unwrapping the chocolate wafer bar, she broke it in half, and offered it to Cookie. "Thank you, Clover!" said Cookie, taking the proffered sample. "Mmm, that's very nice indeed!" "Apparently it's customary when you go skiing here in Norway to take a Kvikk Lunsj along with a thermos of hot chocolate and an orange!" 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 Cookie.
Clover shook paws with Cookie the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ How Far From Norway? "Quiz time, WillDroid! 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 WillDroid. "It was actually the cheese slice!" replied Clover. "It was invented way back in 1925 by Thor Bjørklund." 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 WillDroid.
Clover shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Idyllic Norwegian Fjord "Did you see in our tour guide that the world's most remote island is in Norwegian territory but it's actually on the other side of the world in the South Atlantic Ocean!" said Clover. "I guess that means we won't be visiting it!" remarked Lami. "Correct! Because of Bouvet's remoteness and the lack of an airport, visiting the island is impossible unless you're on a funded scientific research expedition." 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 Lami.
Clover shook paws with Lami the Mauve Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Hardanger, Norway "English as spoken today is full of linguistic leftovers from a time when elaborately-decorated helmets were the dernier cri," read out Clover from the brochure. "That means the Vikings, Mushroom!" "I know. So what words do we owe to the Vikings, Clover?" Clover frowned at the list. "Well, for a start, víking meant an expedition overseas, and a vikingr was someone who went on one of these expeditions." 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 Mushroom.
Clover shook paws with Mushroom the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bryggen, Bergen, Norway "It says here that Norway’s capital wasn’t always called Oslo. When it was founded in 1040, its name was originally spelt Ânslo or Áslo. However, in 1624, after a great fire destroyed large parts of the city, it was moved and rebuilt. So the capital city's name was changed to Christiania after the ruling monarch, King Christian IV." "When did it become Oslo?" queried Snowball. "Well, first the name changed to start with a K instead of C-H, adopted at the end of the 19th century. Then in 1925 the city expanded to include the original 11th century village and was renamed Oslo. Phew! Today it ranks number one of all European cities in terms of quality of life." 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 Snowball.
Clover shook paws with Snowball the Arctic Feisty Fox. 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 mucki.
Clover shook paws with mucki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ålesund Harbour, Norway. "Wow! Europe's biggest herd of wild reindeer lives here, Willow! 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, Clover!"
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 Willow.
Clover shook paws with Willow the Meadow's Secret Caterpillar. They both received one silver mole!
@ Suitor Waterfall, Geirangerfjord, Norway "You know the author Roald Dahl, Granville very long name indeed indeed?" remarked Clover. "He was born in Wales, but his parents were Norwegian." "I didn't know that, Clover!" said Granville very long name indeed indeed. "I always enjoyed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." "Well, it says in our tour guide that he may have taken inspiration for the book from the Norwegian Freia chocolate factory. However, the BBC have claimed he was inspired by Cadbury running tasting tests at his school in Derbyshire. Who knows?" 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 Granville very long name indeed indeed.
Clover shook paws with Granville very long name indeed indeed the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
Granville very long name indeed indeed and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Fiske, Norway WillDroid settled back in its coach seat and turned to its neighbour. "Would you like a potato crisp, Clover?" it asked, opening the bright blue packet. "Mmm, yes, please!" responded Clover, and helped herself. Some happy crunching by both pets ensued. "These are really delicious!" enthused Clover. "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." 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 WillDroid.
Clover shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
@ Spotted Nutcracker "Hey, Clover, did you know Norway has a volcano?" queried Choose a name. "It's called the Beerenberg—oh, Clover, 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." 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.
Clover shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kristiansand Container Port "More trivia, Clover!" announced Pixie. "What gift does Norway make to Britain every single year?" "Ooh, I know this!" responded Clover. "It's a Christmas tree!" "Correct!" said Pixie. "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."
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 Pixie.
Clover shook paws with Pixie the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Bjørnhollia, Rondane, Norway Majestic was carefully studying the map of Norway. "Well, fancy that, Clover! 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." 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 Majestic.
Clover shook paws with Majestic the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Torghatten, Norway "Look at this, Puff!" remarked Clover. "It says in our itinerary that the world's longest road tunnel is in Norway. The Lærdal Tunnel is 15 miles (24.5 km) long and connects the small communities of Lærdal and Aurland. It cost 1 billion Norwegian kroner (about US$110 million) to build." "That's amazing, Clover!" 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 Puff.
Clover shook paws with Puff the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Panorama Of Lofoten, Norway "What Norwegian Christmas tradition centres around Bjørnøya, or Bear Island, soriyah?" asked Clover. "I don't know, Clover!" "Every Christmas the nine staff at its meteorological station, Herwighamna, undertake a broadcast on the radio, as one of the many far out places in Norway. It says here that amateur radio enthusiasts occasionally conduct DXpeditions on the island during the summer months." 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 soriyah.
Clover shook paws with soriyah the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hadsel Bridge, Norway "Hey, Grapes, 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, Clover?" 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 Grapes.
Clover shook paws with Grapes the Leopard gecko. They both received one silver mole!
Grapes gave you 1 "Scandinavia Travel Stamp" size 7
@ Souvenir Viking Ship As Clover'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. Clover has completed her tour of "Norway"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Scandinavia!
While enjoying your Saga, you met Splat.
Clover shook paws with Splat the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!