Long Shadows

Sun on a Sunday

It was a lovely day yesterday and I was happy to have the opportunity to go to another side of the fjord and have a little cookout of sorts. We made a fire, roasted sausages on sticks whittled from green branches of nearby trees, and enjoyed the view. I was astonished how the view changed so dramatically, just going around the bend about 5 minutes out of town.

Although the sun was shining, it was still freezing cold! The wind was icy and luckily we were able to situate ourselves beside the fire in a small cove, which provided some shelter. There is so much nature here. Miles and miles of wilderness, parts of it are possibly untouched. Being in another country plus being in this small town surrounded by mountains, I really feel off the radar. But by being so far away, I'm learning things about myself (many difficult things of course) that I may not have been able to sort through any other time. One day at a time, one step at a time. 

That is ketchup on my shoe

 

Historic Homestead

Losing What Was Already Lost

And trying to collect the pieces 

Gloomy Days can be Good Days

Rain is sprinkling against the window and a foggy mist is drifting in from the coast. After two days of warm partial sunshine, I suppose it's no surprise that the gloomy weather has rolled in. As long as I don't allow the clouds to weigh on my mind, it should be a good day! Clarissa and I are planning on wandering to town in a bit to get some groceries and knitting supplies. I want to make a scarf! These photos were taken a few days ago on a different wander into town.

Rognan Hotel

Bakery that closes at 15:00

Even the trees need sweaters

The Long Journey North

 

Waiting in Trondheim

My time spent on the train from the Oslo airport all the way up to Rognan, was roughly 15 hours. I didn't read, I didn't write, the only thing I did to entertain myself was to stare out the window. The photos below were taken just as the sky was starting to get light, around 4:30 - 5:00am!

Yesterday was Earth Day!

That's right! After suffering some springtime blues, I felt the need to snuggle up to some trees. Turns out it was the perfect day to do so. 

Welcome to my blog! I am an American who has come to Norway to spend time with my good friend and to travel and explore the unknown. I will be posting about my experiences and musings during my time here and wherever else I end up, and of course many photos! 

 My lovely friend Clarissa, whom I am visiting, took all the photos of me. Please check out her awesome blog: http://thewildforlorn.blogspot.no/