I’ve had to wait until the first day of Summer before introducing watermelon to Lil’ Red.  He wasn’t too keen at first until he realised he could feed himself. Even though watermelon is imported they are only imported seasonally, (so no watermelon at Christmas for Southerners in Norway). However, it is ironic that one of [...]

It is hard to go to sleep when there is such a wonderful sun outside.

Officially the first night of the Midnight Sun in Tromsø is 20th of May.  However, the residents since, at least, the Iron Age have counted it from when the sun can still be seen over the mountains to the north, which is about the 23rd of May.  However, if the sky is cloudy and the [...]

I’m always amazed at how many people show up to 17 May celebrations.  With all of us squished into our little Storgata it is a wonder how any parade gets through. The Russ never fail to please with their bright red cars and wacky sense of humour.  It rather resembles a pride parade than a [...]