Blogs from Bodø, Northern Norway, Norway, Europe - page 2

The train left Trondheim on time at 23:40 for Bodø. We were hoping that we would manage to get another sleeper but unfortunately for us everyone turned up. Thankfully, the sitting carriages weren't too crowded so we could spread out. The overhead lights were turned out. Not sure why they bothered as still left centre lights on and it doesn't get dark at all. No-body pulls down any of the blinds. The railway provides everyone with a blanket, a face mask and blow up pillow. Great view from the window but little sleep. Andy and I were exhausted by the time we made it to Bodø at 9:15. The hostel were are staying at is only a short walk from the station. In fact there is a lift from the station to reception. Although we were ... read more

Vele lange 'rijdagen', schitterend weer en te weinig tijd om me aan het schrijven te zetten, moeten me even doen terugdenken in de tijd. bootjes, prachtige eilandengroep en een ongelofelijke wildkampeer ervaring is een mooie samenvating Vele mensen hadden ons al aangeraden om zeker de lofoten te bezoeken. De lofoten is een eilandengroep en zou prachtige natuur herbergen. Samen met Coby en Henk zetten we onze trip verder richting het zuiden van de lofoten. Om niet tweemaal dezelfde hoofdweg te doen, kozen we er de dag voordien al voor om een ferry te nemen richting een schiereiland. Via een andere ferry zouden we dan de lofoten wat noorderlijker benaderen, om dan in het terugkomen gewoon de hoofdweg te blijven volgen. De ferry verliep weer als een fluitje van een cent, hoewel deze toch iets beweeglijker was. ... read more

It's pretty funny how similar older people can be to teenagers. The issues in the green group are very similar to the issues that I had in class back on practicum. Classroom management, inappropriate comments, apathy, sass, refusing to do work.. it's kind of funny really. This group, as I mentioned yesterday, if VERY different than the blue group. In many ways, no just age. As some of the instructors told me, one of the most important things at VHSS is the community. Every group that comes here comes in a group. Then they stay for 2, 3, 4 weeks, depending on the group. The point is that they come, stay, eat, and sleep together the entire time they are here (their rooms are in the same hallway- so close. they don't actually sleep together.) The ... read more

That's right, that's just one of the many Norwegian phrases I now know. It means goodbye (but - as I have learned, if you are just saying something like "see you" you just say Ha Det) Today was the big goodbye for the blue group. The day started out well for my girl, as she got to ride the dog sled again! Those dogs are the best too, they aren't racing dogs and THEY'RE SO FLUFFY (aka they let me pet them. it was nice). After that we all went to a course for a little wrap up race. Once again they organized it in a way so that everyone could succeed. The object of the race was to go around the track twice and try and get the exact same time both times. The girl ... read more

That's right.. it's exactly what you think... well maybe not quite. Today was "expedition day!" Since our group is a ski-focused group, today we had an all day ski trip! Since the patient I work with has more advanced Cerebral Palsy than the others, we got to take a dog sled to the place where we set up camp. These dogs were small huskys, but they were so friendly (very well trained). She sat in the sled, with the driver behind her.. while I was attached behind them on my skis, holding onto a rope (just like water skiing). It was so much fun! I started out down a hill and narrowly avoided eating my ski poles and from there on it was smooth sailing! When we arrived at the camp, it was at the side ... read more