Previous Mystery Photo
The photo here under, of me, standing beside a soldier from a historical re-enactment group. The challenge was to find the location for this military group, based on his costume.
This re-enactment group is actually based in Trondheim, Norway. In those days, the King of Norway was actually Prince Christian Frederik of Denmark, so this soldier wears the yellow faced uniform of the Trondheim Regiment, of Northern Grenadiers, in the Danish Norwegian Army fighting the Swedes in 1809 – 1814. Read more about the re-enactment groups here.
Norwegian soldiers had been fighting the Swedes for many years. As many as 3000 Swedish soldiers died out in the mountains on the border of Sweden and Norway near Røros, during a bleak winter as they were retreating back home, defeated.
Here the group are parading in the Constitution Day parade in Trondheim with their drummers. They look rather grand, I think.
Their hats are rather unusual, and remind me a little of a feather duster on a beaver’s back!! And there is my friend from the Monday Mystery photograph – in the middle of the photo!
Something to Ponder About
‘ve visited Trondheim more than several times – but I wasn’t even close to guess those red’n yellow fellows. 😀
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Don’t despair Drake. It was difficult determining it as it was Danish/Norwegian!
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I guess this is from the elder part of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.? 🙂
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Hmm, perhaps Italy, or perhaps somewhere like Slovakia? As you can tell, I have no real idea 🙂
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It looks like Italy to me. No idea why, but that’s the first place that came to mind.
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Somewhere in France. I am being guided by the sign which seems to be in French. Is it Montpellier?
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Good grief Gerard, you mean your eyes are good enough to read that TEENEY, TINY sign?
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He used a magnifier?
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Mystery Photo: The sign at the center says “Montagens Electricas”, which is Portuguese for “electrical assemblies.” Therefore, I’ll assume it’s in Portugal, if not Brazil.
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I’m going to guess Spain Amanda. X
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Guess has been noted, thanks, Lorelle. Watch Something to Ponder About next week when I feature one of your photos!
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Fantastic. Thanks Amanda. Have a great weekend. X
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Hope your weekend is fun too, Lorelle! The weather here is glorious at the moment. Not too hot to be outside yet!
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Oh how nice. Can’t wait for some warmer weather here 😉❤️
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I was curious about last week’s photo, Amanda. Nice piece of information today about last week’s pic.
I follow SMS’s blog, so I think I’ve a pretty good idea of where this week’s photo might be but I’m not very sure. I’ll go for Italy.
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This week is also a little tricky, Pooja. And SMS has a wonderful blog. I wonder how she is going with her babies?
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Thanks darlings 💕 The babies are so calm and smiley right now! Hope it’s not just a phase, hahah!
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Great to hear that the bubbas are settled. It makes the time all the more previous
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* I meant precious not previous!!
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Stunning picture, Amanda! Is it maybe somewhere in Croatia? 🙂
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I’m way off target, I think, Amanda, because I was going to suggest somewhere Eastern Bloc like Tallin. You can tell I’ve never been there 🙂 🙂 It’s the taking part that counts, so I’m told. Have a good weekend!
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Eastern block realm, noted Jo. Taking part??
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Just passing by 🙂 🙂 🙂
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thank you for passing by!
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I have written up another ‘walk’ which I will post in the next day or so.
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Thanks, Amanda 🙂 Look forward to it.
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Loved reading these answers – such great replies!! 💕
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It sure was fun for me too thanks for the submissions! Much appreciated.
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Thanks for having me! 😊
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