Gnomes

One knows they are in Scandinavian country when they see gnomes and trolls everywhere.  I personally prefer the gnomes, as the trolls seem a little evil.  The gnomes appear to be guardians, looking for good.

As we drove in Wisconsin, we saw this guy.

He is a big guy, not exactly the garden variety gnome I am used to.  We saw them all over Wisconsin, and when we arrived in Minnesota we saw many more . . . Even a girl gnome.  I called her Helga!

Helga very regally guards the front door.

They are serious about their gnomes in this area.