Hanko, Norway

We visited Hanko an island in the Oslo fjord in late September (I think). THis is where the royals have a 'cottage.' It is a very pretty island dotted with summer cottages and pretty rocky harbors with boats. The group that David works for had a retreat here. This amounted to more than 100 people (only a few spouses came along). Pictured (from left) is Oystein (don't know his last name), Thomas Hansen, Don Griffin (David's student), me, Arnaud. I did see a few birds, but mostly it was too windy.

The retreat included 2 very formal dinners that began with a wine social and then a dinner that lasted for 3 1/2 hours (at least). There were 3 courses each served with a diiferent wine. Toasts and speeches were made. Seating arrangements were designed to separate people who would normally sit together (at the first dinner) so that the group would get to know people in areas other than their own. Awkward for me. But interesting.
















There are many paths on the island and some refer to sunken roads (from Viking era, I believe). Perhaps this is one?