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After a few days of pushing the limits in driving and sightseeing it was time to kick back a bit and relax. Kristin and Bjorn have been lovely and more than accommodating and we don't want to wear out our welcome. For two days we rested, enjoyed some sunny days on the deck, and caught up on correspondence and napping. Bobbie took a couple of long walks with Bjorn and I started a new painting that I hope will be done before we leave. It will be a gift to our hosts.
Sitting in their home is like being back in Alaska. They have a lovely home, beautifully furnished and decorated, and are up on the slopes above town with a lovely view of the fjord and mountains below and beyond. Makes us just a "bit" homesick. Last night we had a venison roast with all the trimmings. It was delicious. Tonight I will make an Italian meal as requested by Bjorn...smile.
We enjoyed a day drive to Alesund, about an hour away. We visited an architectural museum...lots of relocated and restored buildings. Then we drove to the top of the lookout for some spectacular views of the city below. Later in the day we walked the streets of the old city...completely rebuilt in 1904 after a devastating fire. This is where Kristin worked after finishing school and before marrying Bjorn.
At the end of our stay we spent two days in the family cabin high up in a remote valley. We took two cars. Once were were settled in Bjorn drove back to Orstra and we were alone. No phones or internet. A solar panel to recharge our laptops let us watch a few recorded movies. We enjoyed a few casual hikes. We drove back on our own for one last day with our friends before heading off to Estonia the following day.
Upon our return a reporter friend from the local newspaper heard about us and wanted to do a story. A few days later it was in the paper...we are now famous in Norway.....
Sitting in their home is like being back in Alaska. They have a lovely home, beautifully furnished and decorated, and are up on the slopes above town with a lovely view of the fjord and mountains below and beyond. Makes us just a "bit" homesick. Last night we had a venison roast with all the trimmings. It was delicious. Tonight I will make an Italian meal as requested by Bjorn...smile.
We enjoyed a day drive to Alesund, about an hour away. We visited an architectural museum...lots of relocated and restored buildings. Then we drove to the top of the lookout for some spectacular views of the city below. Later in the day we walked the streets of the old city...completely rebuilt in 1904 after a devastating fire. This is where Kristin worked after finishing school and before marrying Bjorn.
At the end of our stay we spent two days in the family cabin high up in a remote valley. We took two cars. Once were were settled in Bjorn drove back to Orstra and we were alone. No phones or internet. A solar panel to recharge our laptops let us watch a few recorded movies. We enjoyed a few casual hikes. We drove back on our own for one last day with our friends before heading off to Estonia the following day.
Upon our return a reporter friend from the local newspaper heard about us and wanted to do a story. A few days later it was in the paper...we are now famous in Norway.....
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