The sunsets have been magnificent here for the last few days.

The view from our balcony at sunset.

And one more from after the sun actually went away.

Also, last week Becca and I met Miles and Kristin out on Munkholmen (the little island that you can see in the above photo on the right-hand side of the horizon). The island has an interesting history that includes Nazi occupation during World War II. The Nazis stationed anti-aircraft guns on the island and one of them has been left (nearly intact) as a reminder.

It's good to see children exploring history.

The gun itself is gigantic and is very well preserved (this is the back). I can only imagine how loud it must have been inside that metal enclosure every time that thing fired.

There are gunner's seats on both sides. Also, that big wheel is packing some serious math.