So here I am in Tønsberg, the middle of No-Mans-Land Norway, and staying with my host Mom's Sister. Well after breakfast, the neighbor called and Lilla (I think that's how you spell it!) was telling her that I was staying there. The Neighbor, Sissel, wanted to talk to me, so we were talking a bit, and she asked where I was from. I said "Statesville". "near Greensboro Right?" yes sort of. It turns out, her sister lives in Greensboro. Kindof cool :D
Today was all pretty interesting. We went out on the Ferie, since we are on the coast. It isn't at all like the beach I am used to though- no sand- Mostly rocks and cliffs and fjords! it is really pretty though. Unfortunatly, It was raining and cold, so I don't think I got many good pictures, but I will check when I get back home! It is quite cool here- it is very rocky and hilly, with colorful houses in little clumps here and there. there are also lots of islands, some with only room for one tiny house and a boat dock. There is a very colorful church with a teal blue roof, overlooking the "main road" (cars have to take turns on each side, because only one can squeeze between the rocks at a time) I really like the chuches here- they are mostly very plain on the inside, with white walls and pews that are green or blue or something, but the coolest part is the ceiling- it is traditionally blue with clouds painted on it, so it is like you are unter an open sky when you are at church. We don't go to church very much at all though- most norwegians go only on easter and Christmas, and for babtisms and comformations.
Tommorow we are going to Oslo after breakfast, and Hilde and I are begging to be set lose to shop, instead of Museums :p we might have to settle for a compromise though!
This si a typical winter day here^^ I still think it is the most beautiful thing in the world, even it my nose is frozen!
Norway has the most beautiful sunsets! the cool thing is, even in the middle of the day there is some sort of pastel glow in the sky. This was taken by Torgrim's owner.
