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Nobel Peace Center
While in Oslo, we visited the Nobel Peace Center, where exhibits highlighted the many individuals and organizations that have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Seeing the stories and photographs of these laureates provided a reminder that ordinary people, through courage and perseverance, can have an extraordinary impact on the world. The building itself adds […]
Bergen
Marty and I enjoyed exploring the beautiful city of Bergen on a rainy day. Even with the weather far from perfect, we could not ignore the charm of this place. Bergen is both dramatic and welcoming. The colorful buildings, narrow streets, and changing weather give this Scandinavian harbor city its storybook appearance. For centuries, Bergen served […]
The Wheel of Life
In Oslo, with the Vigeland park, there is this sculpture, “The Wheel of Life”, created by Gustav Vigeland as part of his larger installation of more than 200 works. Here is a circle, formed by intertwined human bodies, locked together in an unbroken ring. The figures flow into one another, connected in a continuous movement. Vigeland devoted […]
