Summer - My little world

We’ve had the loveliest, sunny and warm weather in Oslo this week. The last three days with an all time high temperature in beginning of June (at least for the last 110 years): more than 30 C (86F)! I know some of my readers around the world would say that’s more like a mild temperature, […]

Starting summer with a folk festival

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| History, Summer, Travel Abroad

My regular readers know we have our vacation house in Sweden, on lake Vänern (northern Europe’s largest lake). Along the lake there are some small villages with an old charming atmosphere and fascinating history. Sjötorp has become my favorite, and we often go there for an afternoon ice cream or to play mini golf. Last […]

Warm summer memories from Norway

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| Habits, Summer

My regular readers know I am on Lifecruiser Cyber Cruise for the time being (see links below). Today’s challenge for the A-Team Cruisers is to put up a memorable photo from a place we have strong memories of. It’s hard to choose, but since my blog is about Norway, our culture, traditions and habits and […]

Morning has broken – in Oslo

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| Nature, Summer

Most things are starting to get back to normal. After a sensational summer with less rain and higher temperatures than we’ve had in 100 years, I’m back to work and last week schools started in Norway. My wife studies at Oslo College University in her last year of a three years program and so now […]

Good Friends in the Summer Time

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| Habits, Summer

A lot of times I’ve told you about quality times with my wife – this time it will be with friends. It was this “Thank God it’s Friday” evening, the very best part of the week. After from work we had a light supper and after that my power nap. I wake up with this […]

Category: Summer

Hot summer day in Oslo, Norway

Starting summer with a folk festival

Warm summer memories from Norway

Morning has broken – in Oslo

Good Friends in the Summer Time