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S1 • E11 Nov 18, 2006On the coast of Norway, just a few miles south of the Arctic Circle, the island of Vega boasts a temperate climate and a rich cultural tradition. People have been living here for thousands of years, harvesting the bounty of the sea and thriving on coastal trade. Hosts Chris Turner and Joanna Curlee have ventured to this ancient seascape to discover its secrets, and begin with a hike up the legendary peak of Torghatten. Near the summit, a massive hole pierces the mountain, and the trail snakes through it to the other side, ending with a broad view of thousands of tiny islands, stretching to the horizon. A short ferry trip later, and Chris and Joanna enter a fisherman's village on Vega, where they find the Eider House - a museum showcasing the ancient local tradition of down harvesting. To see the practice firsthand, they hop aboard a fishing vessel and voyage to a tiny cluster of rocks in the Atlantic, where nesting ducks supply the world's finest down. A catch of local crab is the centerpiece to a seafood feast, prepared "down-home"-style by a local chef in his own kitchen. The meal is served with a unique and tasty Vega variation potato salad.
