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traveling.with.ruth
May 5, 20231 min read
Norway - Here We Are!
This blog will be super short, as there’s little sleep in me! Luggage was the major theme for our travel day – beginning with the time...
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traveling.with.ruth
May 3, 20232 min read
Travel Day is Soon Here!
Tomorrow is Travel Day for Rebecca and I. Like each and every time, I am nervous. I find travel days to be both nerve-wrecking and...
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traveling.with.ruth
May 2, 20232 min read
Sleeping on the Plane
A question came up during our Zoom meeting with Amy about sleeping on the plane. I so wish there was a magical answer for that question!...
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traveling.with.ruth
May 1, 20232 min read
‘Meet’ Freya the Walrus
When we are in Oslo and you want to take a walk, go to Kongen Marina, where you will find a new sculpture which was just dedicated last...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Cheese Lover? Here We Come, Norway!
The September 2022 issue of the Viking magazine had a wonderful article called “Cheese to Know From Norway.” Some of them I’ve heard of...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 29, 20233 min read
Tines and Ambars and Ale Bowls....Oh My!
It’s been fun rereading Fiddling with Fate. I remember reading it the first time and being hooked right away. Of course, Kathleen’s books...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Norway - An Earth-Friendly Place
Enjoy using a straw when drinking something cold and refreshing? Want to purchase something in Norway? Then know you might need to bring...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 23, 20231 min read
Medicare and Traveler's Insurance
Sometimes we forget what is covered here in the states, is not necessarily covered abroad. One such thing is health insurance. If you...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 22, 20231 min read
Springtime in Voss and Ulvik
Getting excited to go?! They always say a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out two of the places we’ll be visiting on our trip....
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Do You Know Your PIN number?
Since the last time I’ve been in Norway, the country has become a virtual cashless society. Almost everything is done through credit and...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Dining on Syttende Mai?
By now, you have received an email from Kathleen updating you on a number of things. In our most recent meeting with Amy from Borton...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Music for the Soul
I think the first time I ever heard the Hardanger Fiddle was as a child at Nordic Fest in Decorah, Iowa. We were on our way to the...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Small Village - Big Heart
Our stop in Ulvik is very special to Rebecca and I. One branch of our family came from here, and a cousin still remains. (In fact, her...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 15, 20231 min read
A Warning As You Travel To and From Norway
Unfortunately, there’s always people out there who want your identity or account numbers. The FBI issued a warning this past week about...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Bergen According to David Nikel - A GREAT Read!
Several years ago, Rebecca encouraged me to sign up for a weekly e-news called “Life in Norway” written by David Nikel. There he compiles...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Yummy, Yummy! I Want to Fill my Tummy!
A participant in our group asked about suggestions on eating while in Norway. Happily during this tour, most of your meals are covered,...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 11, 20231 min read
A Little Nighttime Reading for You
It’s an exciting time, getting ready for this trip. I can tell that many folks are like Rebecca and me. We are planners and try to glean...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Sign Up - It's Easy to Do!
When I set up this blog three years ago, I intended it to be a site where family and friends could follow us as we traced the footsteps...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 7, 20234 min read
I Have My Plane Ticket - Now What?
Thank goodness my sister and I are taking this trip together. I have had several around-the-world travel experiences…literally traveling...
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traveling.with.ruth
Apr 2, 20232 min read
Syttende Mai - What's That?
Ever wonder why this tour is traveling to Norway in May rather than a summer month? One of the reasons is having the opportunity to...
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