Norway in HD

Jelsa

Paul Bergquist — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:10:31 -0400

Do some armchair vacation travel with me to the village of Jelsa in Suldal, Ryfylke, Norway. This amazing little fjord community of about 250 people surely has a pace of its own. It is definitely one of my favorite spots. Enjoy!

Home of Nikolai Astrup

Paul Bergquist — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:21:00 -0500

This time we visit the home of norwegian painter Nikolai Astrup (1880-1928) in JÃ¸lster. Although his paintings would later sell at $5-600,000 he was never a rich man and died in pneumonia at the age of 47. His home in JÃ¸lster still has a definite and be

Constitution Day 2010

Paul Bergquist — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:03:00 -0400

17th of May is our Constitution Day. And what a day it was this year. People in their finest, happy children, festivities and all the colors of springtime.

Winter Memories

Paul Bergquist — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:34:00 -0400

The west coast of Norway is blessed by the warm waters of the Gulfstream passing by and keeping the temperature a bit more pleasant than you would experience in the eastern and northern parts of the country. Under normal circumstances we would have only a

Freshwater!

Paul Bergquist — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:53:00 -0500

One of the main visuals of Norway, in addition to the (seawater) fjords, are the rivers, waterfalls and lakes found everywhere. And most of the time that water is in motion. God loves this country so much he washes it all the time. :-) And that water mo

Ryvarden Lighthouse

Paul Bergquist — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0500

Before the Viking king Floke Vilgerdsson, with all his family and belongings, sailed off to become the first settlers on Iceland (around 900AD), he built a varde. A varde is a stone fireplace placed on a mountain top or other location that can be seen f

Geiranger

Paul Bergquist — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:09:00 -0400

Come with me to the heart of the fjords of Norway, Geiranger. The nature surrounding this village of a few hundred souls draw 700,000 visitors every year. Now, you get a chance toÂ experience "first hand"Â what the place is all about.

Wild Muskoxen!

Paul Bergquist — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:41:00 -0400

While roaming around in the Dovre Mountain National Park I came across a herd of 7 to 8 wild muskoxen. I was thrilled being able to capture the moment with my Sony. While editing the video I also noticed the little disobedient calf so unwilling to part wi

Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Paul Bergquist — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:59:00 -0400

This time we will set sail to cruise along the coast near Bergen in the three-masted barque called Statsraad Lehmkuhl. This ship offers tourists and locals a unique afternoon experience of the Gateway to the Fjords. All accompanied by the samba rhythms of

Fairytale.

Paul Bergquist — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:34:00 -0400

Apple blossom in Hardanger Fjord. Snow capped mountains. Lush and green fjord gardens. Waterfalls. It's a fairytale.

Bergen in April

Paul Bergquist — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:27:00 -0400

Itâ€™s April and spring is back. The leaves are back on our trees and nature is green as it gets. In Bergen and other cities all over the Kingdom another spring phenomenon is unfolding; the senior students in high school â€“ The Russ â€“ are out on the st

The Origin of Ms Liberty

Paul Bergquist — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:57:00 -0400

Most people know that the Statue of Liberty was given to the US as a gift from the French at the Centennial in 1876. However, not that many would know that the copper used to give the statue its characteristic green surface came from the

Early spring in Fana

Paul Bergquist — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:29:00 -0400

I found this clearing in the woods in Fana just south of Bergen. Get yourself a cup of coffee, fill your lungs with the fresh cool air and watch how the sun plays with the colors of the landscape. It is early spring and the new grass has not yet been

Hardangervidda II

Paul Bergquist — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:12:00 -0500

In this sequel to our previous exploration of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau we start off at the rail station of the famous winter sport resort called Geilo as the train from Oslo arrives and then departs westward towards Bergen. We enjoy some ski-ki

Hardangervidda I

Paul Bergquist — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:08:00 -0500

In two episodes we will travel to the Hardangervidda and enjoy this winter wonderland together.

Hardangervidda is the largest mountain plateau in Europe with an area of roughly 6,500 km2 wi

Winter Morning Twilight

Paul Bergquist — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:35:00 -0500

Due to the warm Gulf Stream that pushes past our shores, the winter along the coast is not as harsh as in the inland area or up north. Still, Jack Frost paints the early twilight hours with a thin

Happy New Year from Norway!

Paul Bergquist — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:53:00 -0500

Here is a compilation of great shots that never made it to the podcast in 2008. Thank you for your support through the year and see you again in 2009!

Snow Kids

Paul Bergquist — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:16:00 -0500

There is something about kids playing in the snow that is guaranteed to make your Christmas spirit soar. ItÃ¢s a magical time of frozen air in your nostrils, the laughter of kids and parents s

Ferkingstad: Waves and Gale Winds

Paul Bergquist — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:32:00 -0500

Strong icy cold winds and waves breaking onto land is a common sight in our part of the world. Particularily so during the winter season. Enjoy this natural theater in today's episode.

Autumn in Kongsberg

Paul Bergquist — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:44:00 -0500

The most prominent feature of this cosy town is its waterfall. If not visible all the time it is at least audible. :-) However, the town is also host to one of Norway's most hi-tech engineering cluste