Holey socks have never been an issue for me.  You put on your socks and your toes stick through, but no worries, when you  put on your shoes people are none-the-wiser. However, now I’m living in Norway and I’m finding that holey socks are not as appropriate to wear anymore.  It’s not because it is [...]

The last month we have had to use the lights in our house at night.  This might seem quite normal for most people but since we have been living with the sun constantly through out Summer there has been no need to switch on any light in the house. But now in Northern Norway the [...]

The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.

In the first couple of days after birth the baby goes through a series of standard tests and checks.  This is no different in Norway, however, I find that Norwegian Maternity staff rarely tell you what they are up to. As soon as the baby arrives the midwife will check over the baby – breathing, [...]