This Iowa town of 7,673 starts its Norwegian morning ritual 3 hours before tourists arrive
At 6:47 AM on Water Street, November mist rises from the Upper Iowa River while golden light touches Luther College spires. A local unlocks Lefse Lodge Kafe three hours before tour buses arrive. Steam rises from lefse griddles while the scent of cardamom bread drifts through limestone storefronts unchanged since 1851. This is Decorah’s morning … Lire plus









