Strange Beach Habits
We went to the beach today and it was packed. But looking at the above picture towards the water you can’t tell. So where are all the people..?
…on the grass. When it’s hot North Norwegians go to the beach but not to swim, only to sunbath. When they get too hot they head for the water and walk in until they are chest deep and then walk out again. All the kids just play on the sand (shells) or tippy-toe at the edge of the water. So why go to the beach in Summer not to swim? Because the water is absolutely freezing!
Norwegians say that the water only hurts for the first 30 secs (and that’s because after that you are so numb you can’t feel a thing.)
Unfortunately, Lilu has no Norwegian sense when it comes to water – she is a true blue Aussie water-baby. By the time Moose could drag her out she was purple all over… but do you think that would stop her from going in again?
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The darkest day of the year is known as winter solstice.
Table settings are very much a part of the tradition of serving cake.
In the winter we rest.
A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
The Norwegian smålens goose, or smålsensgås, is a heritage breed of Norway. Our smålensgjess arrived on the farm in September 2011.
Was it packed? Look this (^^). I am very happy to move to Norway!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1200986/Is-worlds-crowded-swimming-pool-Thousands-try-escape-Chinas-scorching-heatwave.html
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from L-Jay:
Well, I was writing it with my ‘tongue in cheek’…lol. (But for Tromsø… it was packed…lol.)
cheers
10C in the water at Telegrafbukta is cold but you can swim a bit, not that bad….:)