Trail #789: Happy Leif Erikson Day!

In 1001 Anno Domino
Leif Erikson did a thing
that nobody remembers…

what is the point of this poem?
Oh yes– HAPPY LEIF ERIKSON DAY
HINGA DINGA DURGA

October 9th is a little-known holiday in North America: it is a day that commemorates Leif Erikson, legendary Norse Viking, who set foot on this continent almost 500 years prior to Columbus. (October 9th is not the day he landed in Canada, but the day the ship Restauration, from Stavanger, Norway, arrived in New York Harbor in 1825, beginning a wave of immigration from Norway to America. Mr. hEd’s ancestors were most likely on that boat! Thanks, ancestry.com!)

People of the Norselands have shaped New Orleans for centuries yet so little is known about their influence in this region. Come on out on Thursday for a little history, a lot of Spongebob references, and a visit from Leif Erikson’s ghost. Bring ID & money for an extra credit check.

Denne setningen betyr ingenting, jeg ville bare se hvem som ville lese den. Berør din bytte for lykke til! Du er nå velsignet av Odin.

Bring: $1 (no coins); 6-pack (glass discouraged), whistle, flashlight

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021

Time: 6:30pm show, 7:00pm GO!

Theme: HAPPY LEIF ERIKSON DAY!!!

Start Address: the Danish Honorary Consulate – 1527 Third St

Hare & Co-hares: Mr. hEd & Iceman

Beer hare: ISO a fellow descendent of vikings who wants to drink the blood of their enemies or maybe just someone with a car

Pre-Lube: Verret’s! 1738 Washington Ave

On-After: Parasol’s! They have food! 2533 Constance St

Dog Friendly: yeah

Is a dry bag, shiggy gear, or anything specific needed for trail?: Flashlight, whistle, viking horns, blood of the vanquished, beards, animal furs, socialism, love of Odin, mommy issues

Approx. -l-l-l–> length: (does not include YBFs or actually solving checks). 5 miles. Don’t worry, there will be a Turkey-Eagle split so walkers will only walk 3 miles.

Trail is A to B.

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