Viking Museum, Roskilde, Denmark - June 24, 2004

Pictures from outside.


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One of the small buildings had a Viking blanket. [1024x768][2048x1536]

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They're reconstructing, using the tools used by Vikings, the largest ship they've found around here. I think the tour guide said it is about 30 meters long. It will be ready in September. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Wood to be used in this boat. [1024x768][2048x1536]

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Another view of the big boat under construction. [1024x768][2048x1536]

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Looking out over Rosklide Fjord. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Swans. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Some of the wood scraps from the boat construction. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Up close. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Coordinates at Roskilde, over 55 degrees north and 12 degrees east. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Some reconstucted Viking boats, docked in the museum's harbor. [1024x768][2048x1536]

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Another look out at the fjord. [1024x768][2048x1536]

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A "coot" landing. (Thanks to Gordon from Roskilde for the correction). [1024x768][2048x1536]

Now landed. [1024x768][2048x1536]

The museum's harbor. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Another swan. [1024x768][2048x1536]

Lichens on the pier. [1024x768][2048x1536]
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