Swings in the Playground
The ‘Huske’ (or Swings) are very popular in children’s playgrounds. In nearly every one I’ve been to they have this fantastic bowl-swing that is low to the ground and usually big enough to fit the whole family in. It’s great to be able to sit in with the kids and have a ride. I had to bail out of this Huske-ride though (somebody had to take the pictures…lol!)
‘Huske’ is also the Norwegian word for remember. I guess its quite fitting as jumping in one always makes you remember the fun of being a kid again.
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