I've been to Norway possibly 25 times for work and pleasure. I've seen the northern lights light up the snowy landscape above the arctic circle, the majestic fjords around the picturesque Hanseatic town of Bergen, the rolling hills and valleys in the interior and the relaxed capital, Oslo.
To say that Norway is blessed as a paradise is not to sell that word short.
Knowing Norway so well, I am aghast that such a lovely country could be the scene of such a horror as the recent bombing and shootings.
My thoughts go out to all those who have lost loved ones or have been involved in such a tragedy.
Having been to Norway so many times, not only do I know the land, I know the people there too. Such a resiliant people as the Norwegians will not bow to the acts of one crazed zealot. The pledge by their Prime Minister to react with "even more democracy" could not be a more true reaction from a stoically strong people.
If there is any country in the world I would rely upon to pick itself up and get on with its way of life, it would be Norway.
But for the time being, I lend my support to such a brave nation by saying:
I dag er vi alle norske.
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