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Whalers, Vikings, Stone Circles … and Porcelain?

June 29, 2017 Kimberly Singleton Leave a comment

March 25, 2017.  Sorry for the long break between posts — things have been quite busy with our construction project here in Norway, and I’ve had no time to write.

Last I left you, Easter break had arrived. But I got a little ahead of myself, and I’m gonna jump back in time now to catch you up on a few fun experiences that we had before, during, and after the holiday.

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