Lögberg-Heimskringla - 15.03.2019, Síða 10

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We settled in and did a few
chores around the place, like
keeping the fire going, operating
a wooden lathe, and even
weaving. We greeted the visitors
and tried to tell some stories.
It was great meeting so many
interesting people from all over
the world. We were involved in
a few video shoots. One was
for the TV Series Vikings and
another was for YTV, a show
for young people. We had to use
our singing ability a few times,
and thankfully we had a real
singer in the group, Daði, who
could lead the rest of us. There
were visitors from all over. I
was surprised at how many
were from Australia. I even got
to practice my French a little.
Our week went by quickly and
a part of me wishes I could have
stayed longer. I think I learned a
lot that will help me tell stories
when I am guiding in Iceland or
North America.
Overall, even though we
were working, the week went by
fast – maybe too fast. I am still
in awe. The history of the place
is amazing and the people of the
area were fantastic. I was a little
concerned that there would not
be much to see or do in such a
remote area. But I was wrong.
Because it is so remote it has a
special charm.
Now I would like to try and
get a few tours going there. I
think it would be an adventure
for those from both Icelandic
settlements in North America
and Iceland itself.
I still do not know how to
thank Parks Canada and the
fantastic local staff for their help
and hospitality. We were treated
like royalty and had a fantastic
time. The historic site L’Anse
aux Meadows is a “must visit”
for all Icelanders and people of
Icelandic descent.
Author’s note: I would like
to acknowledge and thank the
people who made this adventure
possible: Matthias Brennan (site
supervisor), Donovan (a.k.a.
Ólaf), Iain (Thron), Mark the
blacksmith (Ragnar Red Beard),
Ethain (Thorsteinn), Kevin
(Finnbogi), Bonnie (Thora),
Jaime and Dale (Britta). I am
missing a few.
A few special thanks go to
Penny Elizabeth, who drove
us around and helped us with
so much; Trudy Taylor-Walsh
(area manager), who made
the visit happen; and Loretta
Decker, who is a key figure at
L’Anse aux Meadows. Loretta
is also the granddaughter of
the local resident, George
Decker, who helped Norwegian
explorer Helge Ingstad and his
wife, archaeologist Anne Stine,
uncover the Norse encampment.
I must also thank Jody
Arman-Jones, the coordinator
of the Snorri West Program, for
assisting me and, of course, the
Snorri West group for putting up
with this old man who snores
too much.
PHOTOS: KENT LÁRUS BJÖRNSSON
Viking women and modern-day Vinlanders. The Norse
weren’t the only inhabitants to leave artifacts at L’Anse aux
Meadows. Right: Inside the longhouse. A model layout of the
Norse settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows.
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