chasing vikings with kai and his friend axel. after a two hour boat ride you arrive at birka on the island of bjorko. during the viking times birka was the central hub and most important marketplace - who know vikings were farmers and craftspeople. it has been put on the unesco list of world heritage sites - ancient remains have been excavated and studied and birka is surrounded by the largest viking-age cemetery in scandinavia.
although i could appreciate its history, i found birka a bit underwhelming as there wasn't much to see except take a guided tour, visit the museum, and wander the very small re-created village. the boys did love the archery and i settled on meandering down the paths. if nothing else, it is a peaceful place.
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