Norway 2003

The view of the fjord from the main farmhouse at Saltkopp.
The view of the fjord from the main farmhouse at Saltkopp.

The oldest lighthouse in Norway. At Verdans Ende. (Worlds End)
The oldest lighthouse in Norway. At Verdans Ende. (Worlds End)

Christiansholm Festning. Fortress at the marina in Kristiansand.
Christiansholm Festning. Fortress at the marina in Kristiansand.

The old lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1655 and fired with coal and tallow candles.
The old lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1655 and fired with coal and tallow candles.

The new lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1915, it is visible up to 19.5 nautical miles out to sea.
The new lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1915, it is visible up to 19.5 nautical miles out to sea.

The new lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1915, it is visible up to 19.5 nautical miles out to sea.
The new lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1915, it is visible up to 19.5 nautical miles out to sea.

The old lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1655 and fired with coal and tallow candles.
The old lighthouse at Lindesnes. Built in 1655 and fired with coal and tallow candles.

The caretaker's house and museum at the Lindesnes light.
The caretaker's house and museum at the Lindesnes light.

The view from the Lindesnes light. The round depression is the remains of defenses installed by the Nazis.
The view from the Lindesnes light. The round depression is the remains of defenses installed by the Nazis.

Ruth's Grandfather's cousin, Magda, in front of her house in Spangreid.
Ruth's Grandfather's cousin, Magda, in front of her house in Spangreid.

A farm near Valle on route 9. The little house with the sod roof is used for storing meats.
A farm near Valle on route 9. The little house with the sod roof is used for storing meats.

The old schoolhouse in Rom where Ruth's great-grandmother must have attended.
The old schoolhouse in Rom where Ruth's great-grandmother must have attended.

Looking up Karl Johan Gate from the railway station in Oslo.
Looking up Karl Johan Gate from the railway station in Oslo.

Stortinget. The Norwegian Parliment. Thanks to Christoffer Andersen for the identification.
Stortinget. The Norwegian Parliment. Thanks to Christoffer Andersen for the identification.

Oslo harbor. The Akershus Slott and Festning. (castle and fortress)
Oslo harbor. The Akershus Slott and Festning. (castle and fortress)

Steve standing next to a sculpture he modeled for at Vigeland Park.
Steve standing next to a sculpture he modeled for at Vigeland Park.

Looking down Karl Johans Gate from the Royal Palace.
Looking down Karl Johans Gate from the Royal Palace.

Looking down Karl Johans Gate towards the Royal Palace.
Looking down Karl Johans Gate towards the Royal Palace.