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 the best [...]
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 [...]
Norwegian Constitution Day is celebrated by a series of parades. In these parades it is the people who are in focus as they march on Norway’s ‘birthday’. There are so many happenings, things to see and do, on this day. In this video you will see a slice of what a 17th [...]
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 school [...]
The ducks haven’t arrived at Prestvannet yet but our crusty bread didn’t go to waste. Black, white and blue. There is beauty in chaos.
It is 2am. I’m thinking I should be in bed but the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. The house down the road has smoke coming from its chimney and a guy walks around his car and looks at me wondering why I am standing in the middle of the road taking pictures. [...]
Being a dancer I go to a lot of concerts. The locals here in Tromsø love to dance and often like to dress up for the occasion. It was at this Swing dance party that I discovered an odd but ingenious method of dancing the night away without the ringing in your ears the next [...]
Oksfjordhamn is between Alta and Tromsø on the E6.
At this time of year it is hard to be at home when outside is filled with lovely sunshine, Easter blues and thick, fluffy snow.
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.
At full-moon the blue light almost looks electric. Our favourite jetty really knows how to surprise us for Christmas – especially with this ‘elfs-eye-view’.
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How Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.
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.
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.
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