Leif the Lucky who while banished from Iceland
and Norway would discover North America
Iceland was originally settled by Vikings who were early terrorists from Norway, Denmark and Sweden. They were greatly feared for their raids on Europe, Great Britain and islands of the Northern Atlantic-Fargoe and Shetlands. Using shallow draw boats they could sail or row on the rivers of Europe and suddenly attack nearby cities, raiding, killing and taking slaves. They eventually settled in Iceland and were converted to Christianity in 1000 AD. We all have ancestors who chose behavior that was not the best...
Replica of the home of Erik the Red-father of Leif the lucky
Hole in ceiling for light and for smoke to exit
Inside storage and many individuals lived together here
Further historical background
Our guide who had red hair and looked very authentic
but spoke English and knew his viking history well
Krista the tall makes a striking Viking in costume
David the Learned models a protective helmet for battle
Tools used for battle and making a dwelling
Individual sleeping compartments-quite small
That's Asta the Stern our leader by the cooking heating fire