Blogs from Hønefoss, Eastern Norway, Norway, Europe

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Had a nice short flight on Icelandair to Oslo. Andy was there to meet us. We stopped in Honefoss on the way to Snarret, to Joan who is recovrring from a broken hip. Through the twisting bends of the road we made our way to the cottage. It was great seeeing it through Axels eyes. This is my 4th summer here but I was able to show him all the things I had been talking about over the last two years. Axel says my descriptions and photos don’t do justice! We spent the day enjoying the outside. We had cheese and breads for lunch, did a little ATVing and chatted. We enjoyed dinner alfresco and enjoyed the company and conversation. What would dinner be like however without Andy playing the horn. It was like it had ... read more

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Cooler today then the other days but still sunny with a refreshing breeze. Had breakfast then got ready to do some ATVing with Andy. Andy and I drove up the mountain on the ATV. Along the way he pointed out to me places he played as a child, where people he knew lived and where he and his parents would go swimming.he also showed me where they keept the soap! On our way up the mountain, I saw a number of moose tracks as well as droppings. Andy has a need for speed and he didn't hold back on the ATV. I wrapped my arms around his waist and held on tight. Wheeeee....... Ok I have to admit it loved it hahahaha At the top, we walked up a bit and took some photos. From there ... read more

Woke this morning to beautiful sunshine and horses grazing outside my window, quite literally, since Andy released one of the horses to graze when he left this morning at 6am to pick up Thea, Oscar and Edwin. I walked up to the house and was greet by Gry and a hare. It came hopping up right between me and the dog then hopped away. Apparently it was a baby hare. Gry tells me we have 30 min to get ready as Andy was going to be home with the other kids and we were going to the lake. Beep beep beep....as they arrive the kids gather to welcome one another then the packing begins...eleven people means 11 towels, 11 drinks, 11 snacks and all the other provisions necessary for tubing and skiing multiplied by 11. While ... read more