Inspiration for exploring the world
Norway
Bergen was not at all what I expected. Although it is Norway’s 2nd largest city, the metropolitan region has a population of only about 420,000 people. I was looking forward to exploring the historic streets of the small city, observing the fishing culture, and dining on fresh seafood. I was particularly interested in the city’s famous fish market which has […]
Lounging in chairs set just outside the cabin, we sipped aquavit, mesmerised by the view overlooking the valley and mountains. The late afternoon air was pleasantly warm. We could hear the water burbling in the nearby stream. I felt that I never wanted to leave that spot. This is the essence of the Norwegian hytte. Being outdoors is part of […]
It was the last full day of our stay at a cabin in Nore og Uvdal, a mountainous region in the southern central part of Norway. Originally, we planned to do two hikes that day but Mother Nature had different ideas. As we were eating breakfast, dark clouds rolled in with heavy rain and lightning. A couple hours later it […]
A small crowd was gathered around something on the bridge up ahead. When I approached, I saw an angry toddler in full tantrum mode, fists clenched, and stomping his foot. We were at the Vigeland Installation at Frogner Park in Oslo. The toddler was not an actual child but a well-known sculpture called Angry Boy. As a parent, I have […]