After all that nature, it was time for a little civilization.  And we loved Trondheim.  Probably the big highlight is the Trøndelag Folk Museum.  It has everything, and most of it is "hands on".  They probably would have let me take these for a spin if there had been any snow.

But there is a live switchboard where you can connect calls.  A guaranteed crowd pleaser, though not large enough for a real crowd.

They have a collection of historic buildings that have been moved to the site of the museum.  This was one of the oldest buildings in Trondheim.  But not as old as the 11th century Stave church they also had on the premises.  Wow.

Seeing buildings is fun.  Building them youself?  Better.  They had a great setup of wood parts for making models, with which I think we did a pretty respectable job.  For non-Nordics.

What else in Trondheim?  There was a good park for hide and seek.  Here Lyell hides in a tree, while Mason and I plot to sneak up on him.

We found a troll.  Fortunately, too large to take home.  I think the boys felt it would be lucky to touch his nose.  Hmmm

And here is a little insight into life on the road with the Reads.  We often make lunch for outings.  And this was a huge trip because the boys took on the duty.  In our house, there is a rule that if someone asks you to do something, you get to do it your way.  Here's what "your own way" looks like: