Scan-Van '05 - Birkenes
We had a great time with Guy's cousins. Almost 90 descendents of Gabriel Salvesen had a huge reunion & party.

   

Gabriel learns about pigeons in Oslo.
Synnøve's kids take Gabriel for a ride.
Salvesen-Akersmyr family & Gabriel
Gabriel & Tante Olive
Spind Fjord
Setting the tables for the reunion party
Decisions, decisions.
 
Lots of family stories (in Norwegian).
Olive
Uncle Eisner
Sigvald
 
Ida Gerd
Cakes & coffee back at the big house.
 
The rain held off for the outdoor crowd.
Birkenes strawberry field.
Gabriel liked the barn cats.
Ida Gerd leads a farm & history tour.
Gabriel finds an interesting beetle.
Uncle Anders introduces the barn kittens
Shy, but too hungry.
 
 
Can I keep one, Mom?
 
 
 
On the way to check the sheep.
Sheep pasture.
The little ones are curious.
Gabriel has the good stuff.
 
 
 
Checking for ticks.
The big house at Birkenes.
Picking strawberries at Birkenes.
Birkenes
Sweet, sweet strawberries!
Save some for the party, Gabriel!
Ida Gerd fixed a nice room for Gabriel.