I knew complaining about no snow in Oslo and visiting the arctic circle would work. Over the last few weeks (and last night in particular) we've had a sprinkling of the white stuff. Winter, and Christmas, is finally here... … [Read more...]
The End of the Line: 24 Hours in Bergen
November 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
A few weeks ago I wrote about my trip on the Oslo to Bergen railway with my friends Chris and Graham. Well I didn't so much write, as gush. In fact I still get a little soft in the tummy every time I recall the spectacular scenery and crisp fresh air. mmm. But of course, we didn't go just for the train journey! Okay we did... but at the end of the railway was a further attraction, the second biggest city in Norway, Bergen. I hadn't done much … [Read more...]
Hold Your Noses, Lutefisk Season Is Here
October 6, 2011 By 3 Comments
This morning on my daily walk to Jerbanetorget, I wandered past the Norwegian restaurant Dovrehallen, as usual. Panic set in as I saw the latest addition to the menu - Lutefisk. Yes folks, Lutefisk season has begun. Perhaps the best way to explain Lutefisk is as the Norwegian version of Marmite, you either love it or hate it. Although I have a sneaky suspicion that those who claim to love it, really don’t. Lutefisk is basically rotting … [Read more...]
God Jul / Feliz Navidad / Merry Christmas
September 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Tonight I was honoured to be invited to an annual friends & family Christmas dinner hosted by Anne, the mother of my friends Kathrine and Andreas. I'm told this is traditionally held in December (funny that!) but I'm not sure why September was chosen this year. I didn't really ask :D Anne was born in England but has spent 40 years in Norway, so it was an interesting mix of Norwegian and English Christmas traditions. Everyone was asked … [Read more...]
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