Zone Conference - Drammen/Oslo



Drammen
 lying 40 km SW of Oslo is now the country's tenth largest city but a stronghold for the church in Norway.
   never was a favorite of Dad's first mission but it does hold it's own charm...prettier than I remember and made even more beautiful by the wonderful members who reside here and a fond memory of many zone conferences and opportunities to mingle with the younger missionaries and couples.


The real reason for our visit - Zone Conference - Love being able to be with the younger missionaries and they have so many talents to share.

Elders Garlick, Steele, Jensen., Greenwood and Shanklin.

Easter decor this time

a highlight of the conferences for the younger missionaries - a chance to socialize and eat

almost ready to serve

Elder & Sister Jensen - the office couple

lessons are taught and testimonies are born

banana splits for dessert is always a hit with the missionaries

President Tew taking a moment to relax.

Sister Evans & Mom.  Sister Evans is a niece of one of Mom's dearest friends Jennifer

One of our favorite couples, and a former companion of Dad's - Elder & Sister Perry & Francis Jensen

plaque in the Drammen Chapel

entrance to Spiralen - a spiral tunnel up the mountain in Drammen - a must see if you visit


This tunnel goes up in a spiral inside the mountain.

It wouldn't be Norway without a troll....this one half way up Spiralen tunnel


spectacular views of the city from on top










back down the spiral tunnel

Drammen Domkirke in evening

bridge across the fjord into the main sentrum

the fountain lit up at night

Asker domkirke - a storied & distinct landmark driving into Oslo from the south



back in Oslo before we return home...nice to see the tulips and other flowers in bloom.  Spring has arrived in Oslo and southern Norway...we will wait a few more weeks in the North




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