The salmon river next to the farm is starting to freeze over. The waterfall is usually the last place that becomes icy. Soon the flow will completely stop until next Spring.
Nisse parties happen in many kindergartens, primary schools, church and community groups in Norway. They are a casual celebration of the julenisse (Christmas elf) tradition especially for children (but the big kids love them too).
On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layer cake (bløtkake). What better way to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day than with fresh cream, wild berries and a little bit of sponge in between.
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
Even though the males are called bulls and the females cows, the muskoxen are more closely related to sheep than cattle. Make no mistake, though – this is not your average cuddly ba-ba-blacksheep! A grown animal can be 2,5 m long and weigh up to 400 kgs, and their long curved horns mean business.
Knowing what will keep your baby warm in Norway is common knowledge passed down from mother to mother…
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Aursfjord is a branch of Malangen Fjord in Balsfjord.
God’s creation is so awesome! And you have such a talent for taking photographs and sharing them with us. I love visiting your part of the world even though for now it’s on your blog.
Blessings and thank you for taking the time to catch up on Heart Choices. You are special to me my Tromso friend.
Debbie
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from L-Jay:
It’s getting tricky to take pics because of the dark season but Moose has a knack with long exposure – so a credit to him
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