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Friday, August 4, 2023

Tromso, Norway

Tromso, called "the Paris of the North" is Scandinavia's largest city within the Arctic Circle. It is home to the northernmost university, cathedral and brewery.
Docked in Tromso Harbor
Tour Buses Await

PANORAMIC TROMSO
We boarded buses for a two-hour tour of the city.
We were told most Norwegians begin skiing at age five. Our guide told us good luck trying to beat Norway at the Olympics.
We stopped at the University of Tromso Planetarium for a Northern Lights show.
The Arctic Cathedral is often compared to the Sydney Opera House.

TROMS SOJOURN
Ancient rock carvings created by hunters and fishermen more than 4,000 years ago.
Reindeer are owned by the local indigenous peoples and allowed to roam free.
The most northern Hard Rock Cafe.
The Northernmost Lutheran Church in the World, Tromso Domkirke.

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