Kirkenes, Norway

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We get off the ship at Kirkenes and do a driving tour of the town. This was a strategic area for the nazis in World War Two. The area is rich in iron ore that was desperately needed for Germany to produce weapons. 100,000 Nazi troops occupied Kirkenes.

We arrive in Kirkenes, Norway. It is only 3 km from the Russian border. Until recently there was free movement and trade between the Russians and Norwegians that lived within approx 30 km. This was mutually beneficial as Norwegians could drive across the border and buy cheap gasoline and duty free cheap alcohol. The Russians were able to by groceries, appliances, and various home goods unavailable in Russia. The Ukraine conflict has basically closed the border for such activities.
View of the harbor from a hill top in Kirkenes.
Inside a tunnel that held up to 700 people during World War Two fighting. The Russians came to the rescue, driving out the Nazis. This was like making a deal with the devil!
A statue honoring the Russian troops that defeated the nazis in Kirkenes.
Late September and still some beautiful flowers as the cool weather begins.
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Rod and Patty Jenkins are retired and enjoy traveling. We hope you enjoy our posts as we we see different locations around the globe.

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