We have about a knee-high layer of snow all over the farm. Sometimes it is thigh high so I have to remember where the drainage gullies and ditches are. But there is always someone who comes along who can show you up. I’m sure Lilu won’t stay lighter than snow forever.
Picture from FacebookCurling is one of the more obscure events in the Winter Olympics, but is still one of the many events where Norwegians seem to excel.
Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!
From the west, a wall of stone Saints and Prophets will confront you. All sides of the Cathedral are very textured and deserve a long walk around. You’ll see gargoyles and gothic arches, thick wooden doors with rusty floral art and Anglo-Norman/Romanesque bits and pieces ‘stuck on’ that intensifies your ground view. However, the outside of Nidaros Cathedral is even more intriguing when you know the history.
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Table settings are very much a part of the tradition of serving cake.
This season we will be bringing you selections of her recipes and cooking tips. Some are bizarre, others are hilarious, some are considered forgotten works of genius, and others have become standard festival meals in Norway.
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.
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haha how fantastic
I love the snow, too bad we don’t get it here. ever.
That’s really cool!
Beautiful! Looks a lot like our farm! So I gotta ask you, is -30 F normal around your parts? We had a few days that way this winter and many of my Norwegian friends were saying it was colder than Norway…but they don’t live to close to the arctic circle.
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from L-Jay:
This winter it has been normal for -20 C temps. On average Alta is about -12 C so this year has been extra cold. But good for the Northern Lights
. When it is cold the skies are clear so it is good for viewing Aurora.
Wow, that is -4 F. So funny! I wish we had Northern Lights – would make up for the cold!