This whole month has been raining. The leaves have turned yellow overnight. The sky gets darker every day. The great white Winter is coming.
Even though nature has a schedule to keep, she still remembers that we need to look out our windows and catch moments of her beauty.
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.
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Confirmations were important for entrance into adult life. One had to have their confirmation to be able to work or get married.
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
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A lonely mountain on the edge of the Finnmark Plateau.
Even in the peak of summer our mountains have touches of snow.
Who would not want to live in a place like this??? Thank you for reminding me why I love Norway and its beauties!
All of the rainbows almost made up for the summer of rain!
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from L-Jay:
Yes, it there was a bit of the ‘heavens opening’ this season. But I’m for whatever it takes to keep this country beautiful