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Published: September 27th 2007
27 Sep
We headed off this morning up over the nearest mountain range and then up and over several others. It was below 0C when we went out to the car and the first job was to de-ice the windows, ho hum for some of you but new to me. The terrain was stark but very beautiful and as long as you were in the sun it did not feel cold even though the max for the day was 11C. Very narrow windy roads and in one section controlled one way at a time changing direction every thirty minutes. Heaps of lakes both big and small and lots of goats and construction crews to provide interesting road hazards. Many of the buildings have sod roofs for insulation, not only older buildings but some that are brand new, although this may be to keep in with the traditional feel. There are also lots of buildings on the old traditional Scandinavian storehouse model. After our return to the hotel Bodil and I went for a nice walk, the first part was up a moderate grade and Bodil was gracious enough to comment that all my huffing and puffing was due to the
altitude although it did not seem to bother her. Would you believe it, sitting out on the terrace after our walk I got myself sunburned. Mags has an interesting day planned for us tomorrow and we will end up back in Oslo. Thanks to all the folk who sent birthday wishes and Hans, of course the Kiwis won 40 to 0.
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John Harding
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Happy birthday!!
Happy BIG BIG birthday, Greg..... you have no secrets from us because we celebrated your big 50th in Bali together Sept. '97 at the Puri Joma. (Killing ducks and eating them by the pool for entertainment). We love the Blog. Glad it's such an amzaing adventure. Give our best to the Kiwi Crew. Wish you guys were coming back to Seattle. John and Phyllis