Beautiful Norway

Yesterday we went on a trip around Bryne and to the city of Egersund - one of the oldest settlements in Norway. The present-day town dates from the late 1790's, but people have been living in this area since the Stone Age. The beautiful natural harbor would have been perfect for the Vikings. Here are a few photos - again, I am sorry that these are from my wee iPod Touch and not a "real" camera:

A Delightful Florist Shop

The Harbor - Just beautiful

The side of the Church - Notice the old grave and the sun shining through the trees

The Church - built in 1623

Typical row of old houses/buildings down the street

A fire in 1843 burned down so many of these buildings, but they have been restored.

This is a place called "Hitler's Teeth." The Germans had invaded Norway in April 9th 1940

and they believed that the Allies would arrive to liberate the nation along this beach-front area (because it is not that far from England). The Germans forced Norwegian prisoners-of-war to erect these barriers to hinder the coming allied invasion. Many prisoners tried to sabotage the Germans by mixing too much sand into these largely concrete barriers.

Looking towards the coast

Flowers in the market

What a lovely day - the stunning scenery is not able to be shown in my little photos. Thank you Astrid for the day - I am still smiling!