A good friend suggested I start a blog when I moved to Norway to capture and share some experiences and impressions. Thanks, Jack! I am a writer of the most elementary kind, so expect nothing more than some brief entries and thoughts.
Day 1 21 July 2007
Exits - As we drive from the airport, I notice there are no exit numbers on the expressway. I really need to study a map to know what is behind me and what is ahead of me; to have a point of reference. I have been to Norway before, of course, but for some reason never noticed this.
Keyboard - I am writing with a Norwegian keyboard, so I will not use any contractions. The apostrophe is not where I am used to it being. Maybe I will get used to it eventually.
Quiet - It is so quiet! We were on a walk and heard everything (and nothing). It is sooo still. You can hear seagulls out in the fjords and hear water lapping against the docked boats in the distance. Maybe because there are no air conditioners? People talk so quietly. A far cry from Manhattan! It is so loud on the street you have to shout to be heard by the person walking next to you. We love Manhattan, so realize this is just observation not criticism.
Sundays - Everything is closed. We knew this, but it is different when you live it. It is a good thing. You cannot run errands even if you want to.
Berries - Yum! We picked and ate wild strawberries, raspberries, and currants while out on a short walk last night. It is a dream come true. The strawberries were super tiny. The size of a pea.
Colorful - The air is so clear that all the colors stand out. Bright red and yellow houses, blue water, bright blue sky, and green grass.
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Everything sounds so magical. I am sure that you and Charlotte are going to fit in so well and love it there. The way that you can appreciate the small things in life...that'll take you far while living in a new place. :) It is so neat to hear your stories! Keep them coming! Miss you and can't wait to visit!
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