We always pay attention to conversations about places to explore. Many times we have heard about points of interest that are not listed in tourist info or in locations we had not intended to visit.
During the Icefields Reunion someone mentioned that in Edmonton the Royal Alberta Museum feature exhibit was “Vikings Beyond the Legend” on loan from Denmark’s National Museum.
Ralph’s Mum’s heritage was Norwegian so we are always alert to learn more about that region. In Newfoundland we visited L’Anse aux Meadows where the Vikings landed a thousand years ago. (post #108)
This exhibit conveys Viking life in farms, towns, villages and central market places with artifacts starting from 750 CE.
Look closely. Some of these villagers are from a more modern era.
Vikings travelled inland and across the sea searching for treasure, lands to conquer and commerce.
Viking warriors travelled by ship and fought on foot making them a fast, mobile military force.
The 105 foot hull of the longest Viking warship ever found, Roskilde 6, has been reconstructed as a steel skeleton.
The 105 foot hull of the longest Viking warship ever found, Roskilde 6, has been reconstructed as a steel skeleton.
Warriors waded ashore to raid and pillage local villages.
From a North American standpoint the Vikings were explorers looking to conquer new worlds. From the Scandinavian viewpoint they were trying to survive and improve their lives. A fascinating story.
We explored a small portion of the rest of the museum.
Mammoths greet visitors as they enter the museum.
The history of Indigenous people of Alberta is portrayed.
When we lived in Calgary it was exciting and fun to be part of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
And then I was completely bowled over.
Faberge’s Fantasy!!
Faberge’s Fantasy!!
My stepfather, Washburn Laird, participated in many musical and theatre productions. In 1995 Washburn played the part of Peter Carl Faberge in a dramatic mystery concerning a special Faberge Imperial Egg.
What a thrill to see part of my family history in the Royal Alberta Museum.
What a thrill to see part of my family history in the Royal Alberta Museum.
We visited family in Camrose and Edmonton then headed towards home. Fortunately this was a short trip to see people not scenery. 11 days out of 13 we had rain at least part of the day.
We could not see the top of Mt Robson.
However, fields were bright green.
We have seen many rental RVs with a picture of a dog gazing out the window. This dog was for real.
We had a great last minute trip with lots of memories, old and new.
interesting stuff!
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