The Vikings of Bjornstad - in Solvang, California	It's gonna be a tough portage
Will and Marilou get ready for the crush of visitors	They're well armed
Solvang's longship provides an appropriate, if smallish, backdrop	PJ's enjoying the day
As always, children love Bjornstad's treasure display	Jack tells them stories about the coins and bits of jewelry
Some visitors really like having their picture taken	And so do their sisters
Denise and Rick demonstrate games and display a little jewelry	Robin and Maryella have a well-stocked tent
Robin demonstrates combing wool as an example of life in Viking times	Maryella enjoying the day
There's a lot of entertainment for the crowd	Being next to the bandstand was its own challenge
Some entertainment gigs are harder to get out of than others	It took a while - and a few punchlines - but he made it
Among other attractions during Danish Days, you could have your runes read	Elder Futhark runes. We checked.
Legos and shade. Not a bad combination on a warm day.	A full downtown and park - with people in all directions
Just some of Bjornstad's growing collection of swords and shields	Will, Marilou and Sandra staying in the shade
Some days just have an edge to them	PJ looks toward the horizon
A lot of Viking gear on display	The Isle of Lewis chess set makes an appearance
Robin talks about textiles and weaving	There's even Viking food And the visitors are fascinated
Jack describes our reproduction of the Stora Hammars I runestone - and its depiction of Hjaðningavíg, the saga of Hildr and the Everlasting Battle	For some reason, the shade kept moving, so we kept moving under the canvas...
You can't make cloth - or sails - without a loom	Will and Marilou's tent makes its first appearance
The Vikings of Bjornstad, at the Solvang Danish Days Festival

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