tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post4635875943181749183..comments2024-03-15T09:29:02.240-04:00Comments on Recollections of a Vagabonde: Huskies in Kirkenes, NorwayVagabondehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-52552369507354439262010-09-13T23:33:51.390-04:002010-09-13T23:33:51.390-04:00My goodness you had great weather in Kirkenes. We ...My goodness you had great weather in Kirkenes. We chose to leave on the early flight to get an extra day in Oslo. The boys in our group went on a husky tour in Tromso while my sister and I went on a city tour. Your pictures of the dogs are great. They look very well cared for. I'm not sure I'm a proponent of such a long race for dogs. I would think that it would open the door to overworking the poor animals. It's not like they have a say in the matter.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-73581650131753018692010-09-12T10:28:44.233-04:002010-09-12T10:28:44.233-04:00Half the world away from Alaska the dogs and the m...Half the world away from Alaska the dogs and the mushing look very much alike. It looks like you had a very enjoyable day. I will have to keep an eye on their Arctic Barents Race.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-17040950644147129622010-09-10T22:10:13.166-04:002010-09-10T22:10:13.166-04:00To all my blogging friends who left a comment – I ...To all my blogging friends who left a comment – I read all your comments with pleasure. I try to show as much as I can in my posts – I know they are long, but it is hard to cut off some of the pictures or explanations. I am pleased that you enjoyed this post and will have more posts on our Norway trip in the future. I’ll have other subjects too so as not to always talk about the same thing. I have been reading the past posts that you wrote but I am still behind, but I’ll keep at it. Thank you so much for coming to my blog and leaving a comment – I sincerely appreciate it.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-10449245857200613442010-09-10T14:10:41.384-04:002010-09-10T14:10:41.384-04:00Well, I'm reading backwards! But oh! What deli...Well, I'm reading backwards! But oh! What delight to fall into your posts and discover all these wonderful new things. Having always been fond of huskies but knowing little about them, learning all you presented (with great photos) was especially nice. And those views -- what gorgeous countryside! <br /><br />As always, stopping here is always a wonderful part of my day! Off to read more!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-70943447781405136052010-09-10T10:06:29.671-04:002010-09-10T10:06:29.671-04:00So informative and interesting, Vagabonde! I was ...So informative and interesting, Vagabonde! I was astonished to look closer at the photo where the borders, and their resepctive buildings were so close together. <br />The countryside looks a little bit like the NorthWest Territories in Canada, although it's been a very long time since I was there. <br /><br />My son has a Malamute - a wonderful dog with a cool,calm temperment to match his origins. I enjoyed all the photos and information about the dogs, AND, it was neat to see a picture of your husband. He looks like a person I would find very interesting! Unconventional. But then, you are too. Do enjoy the rest of your trip and I look forward to reading more. xoDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-90739609116038051522010-09-09T13:11:47.014-04:002010-09-09T13:11:47.014-04:00What a fascinating place, and I too love the dogs ...What a fascinating place, and I too love the dogs (and enjoyed the pictures and video). I've just found a long comment you left on a previous post about London, a lovely surprise - thank you for the comment, how good to know the place has such fond memories for you. I enjoyed reading what you had to say.<br />CarolineLonicerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-79425401060239722142010-09-09T00:13:07.258-04:002010-09-09T00:13:07.258-04:00*** Hello Chère Vagabonde :o) !!!! Je te souhaite...*** Hello Chère Vagabonde :o) !!!! Je te souhaite une belle journée ! GROSSES BISES !!!!! :o) ***""°o.O Nancy O.o°""https://www.blogger.com/profile/06713278970113709248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-36801535605996692492010-09-08T13:09:06.219-04:002010-09-08T13:09:06.219-04:00This is a fascinating point on the globe, you seem...This is a fascinating point on the globe, you seem to have made excellent use of your trip.<br />I love the dogs.<br /><br />I had reindeer in a restaurant in Stockholm and found it totally delicious too.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-79497009160525473932010-09-08T07:35:05.764-04:002010-09-08T07:35:05.764-04:00What a fantastic trip. Those huskies look adorable...What a fantastic trip. Those huskies look adorable: tough, working dogs who are also cuddly. What more could you ask for as a companion in a cold climate?sablonneusehttp://sablonneuse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-18750518101787896172010-09-07T18:12:12.383-04:002010-09-07T18:12:12.383-04:00I envy you this trip with the huskies. I had a fri...I envy you this trip with the huskies. I had a friend who had sleigh dogs and they really really love to pull and are great workers. They just love the job, really they do! <br /><br />I am glad you enjoyed our countryside, our view, the landscape and even the reindeer! I am so happy you came and you had top weather too!DianeCAhttp://dianecasmetamorphoses.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-30876169450000713532010-09-07T17:37:20.518-04:002010-09-07T17:37:20.518-04:00Again a lovely post - and story - and photos - fro...Again a lovely post - and story - and photos - from the northern part of Norway - thanks for sharing!<br /><br />You know I've been there - seen the wonderful nature and wild life and even the dogs - and tasting the reindeer stew. But see it through your eyes and lens is so wonderful and interesting.RennyBA's Terellahttp://www.terella.nonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-72362536314277326512010-09-07T10:28:18.365-04:002010-09-07T10:28:18.365-04:00These dogs are beautiful! They look so strong.
I&...These dogs are beautiful! They look so strong.<br /><br />I'd love to visit Nordic countries, but I guess I have my fair share of snow and cold here in Canada :-)<br /><br />I agree with Fennie, the light is quite amazing, I would think a place that North is darker and s bit gloomy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-91427824227122459132010-09-07T09:56:11.985-04:002010-09-07T09:56:11.985-04:00It does so remind me of Alaska, where we lived for...It does so remind me of Alaska, where we lived for four years in the late eighties and early nineties. Nope, you sure can't see Russia from Sarah's back yard, but I could see something even scarier from my back yard--the Wasilla that gave the Barracuda her start. And the beautiful Eagle River, the Chugach Range, etc. I've never been to Norway, but your pictures make it look more familiar than I would have guessed.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166865250789996825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-12161356939290642972010-09-06T05:16:05.772-04:002010-09-06T05:16:05.772-04:00I totally adore huskies like this, Vagabonde, and ...I totally adore huskies like this, Vagabonde, and would have loved this outing with you. I can just imagine all the emotions you must have felt being in that part of the world, with two countries touching each other like this. <br /><br />I have eaten reindeer here in The Netherlands and can attest to how good and tasty it is. Even better than you'd think. I could get real used to it as a meat source. :) <br /><br />Once again you have enlightened us and given us quite the education. You're so good at this. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-24178599606039290032010-09-05T20:33:02.697-04:002010-09-05T20:33:02.697-04:00Fascinating post, Vagabonde! I loved seeing the hu...Fascinating post, Vagabonde! I loved seeing the huskies!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-82302949571301141672010-09-05T06:13:31.793-04:002010-09-05T06:13:31.793-04:00This is quite an experience on so many levels. The...This is quite an experience on so many levels. The beauty of the place, the meeting of countries, the huskies. They really are lean and sleek. I'm used to the big fluffy kind. A race almost twice as long as the Iditarod! <br /><br />We are almost vegan ourselves. I like how my great-niece describes herself: veggie based.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-22370426400102045402010-09-05T05:32:36.970-04:002010-09-05T05:32:36.970-04:00One of your very best Vagabonde. I really enjoyed...One of your very best Vagabonde. I really enjoyed this. You really took me with you. But what seems remarkable is the light. It has an almost Mediterranean quality. I would have expected it to be darker and gloomy. Also the people in T shirts. What was the temperature? Mild clearly. Is this unusual? I know it's summer but all the same - maybe it's because Kirkenes experiences a continental rather than a maritime climate. Have you ever been to Shetland? I think you and your husband would enjoy going there too. Thanks again for the post!Fenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-66613820784262007042010-09-04T23:12:54.502-04:002010-09-04T23:12:54.502-04:00Another wonderful adventure with you. I have had r...Another wonderful adventure with you. I have had reindeer meat while flying to London through Iceland. Icelandair served reindeer as their meal entree. It was meatballs, so it was a little difficult to tell what the meat was-so I asked. The attendant whispered it to me, I don't think she wanted others to hear. I didn't particularly like the texture.<br />I love the pictures of the dogs!What athletes they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-26252879801791374552010-09-04T22:23:33.361-04:002010-09-04T22:23:33.361-04:00*** Tu nous transportes si bien Vagabonde avec les...*** Tu nous transportes si bien Vagabonde avec les belles photos (paysages, Huskies, repas ...) que j'ai l'impression d'y être ! C'est fabuleux ! :o)<br />MERCI A TOI !!!!! Je regarde avec beaucoup de plaisir ton blog ! :o) BISOUS et BON DIMANCHE ! :o) ***""°o.O Nancy O.o°""https://www.blogger.com/profile/06713278970113709248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-74421117377121364482010-09-04T19:22:04.668-04:002010-09-04T19:22:04.668-04:00Fantastic experience! I had to grin at the last c...Fantastic experience! I had to grin at the last comment on Ms Palin's ability to see Russia.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-1688393189536732392010-09-04T18:03:56.512-04:002010-09-04T18:03:56.512-04:00It's so nice to have you back from your travel...It's so nice to have you back from your travels, VB. I love the pictures of the black dog with the white muzzle and forehead. He looks like quite a character. And your pictures are, as always, breathtaking. I also look forward to finding out why you went there. <br /><br />Excellent information about the Barents race and how it compares with the Iditarod, which I have heard about before. Thanks again for the wonderful post.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-75370203015728802222010-09-04T17:50:14.171-04:002010-09-04T17:50:14.171-04:00Great photos and a wonderful post. I really enjoye...Great photos and a wonderful post. I really enjoyed this! Thank you.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-9487067007268921942010-09-04T17:01:15.921-04:002010-09-04T17:01:15.921-04:00Norway is gorgeous. I love the huskies and how fri...Norway is gorgeous. I love the huskies and how friendly they were. The German "pill-box" fortification was fascinating. It's amazing how far you can see.<br /><br />I've never tasted reindeer either. So glad to know it is healthy and delicious. I'm looking forward to knowing how you ended up in Kirkenses.<br /><br />A bientot,<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-58909357776069795822010-09-04T16:49:07.949-04:002010-09-04T16:49:07.949-04:00A beautiful trip story. My parents had a husky cro...A beautiful trip story. My parents had a husky cross. I love your photos!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.com