We are off for a skiing weekend this afternoon, to a little place called Vaset in Oppland. Apparently there is loads of snow so it should be 'fun'.
We are staying with some friends at his family cabin. Owning a cabin is a bit of a tradition for Norwegians. Before the second world war only the rich coukd afford to have two homes, and the leisure time to use them, but times have changed and I would guess nearly 80% of Norwegian families either own their own cabin or share one with the rest of their family.
Cabins can be found everywhere - along the coast and in the mountains. Some are very tradiitional with no electricity or running water and an outside loo, and some are 4 bedroom luxury houses with wi-fi and all mod cons. Oir friends cabin is sort of in the middle (with running water and electricity!!) and he has a neat app on his phone which means he can turn on the heating before you get there. Nice to arrive at a warm house when it is -10 C outside.
As for the skiing part well it is the third time I have tried cross country and so far it doesn't really agree with me! I will try again but .....
Update to follow next week!!
A blog about daily life in Bergen, Norway. We moved here in 2010 due to work commitments (my husband's). Now having survived the first winter I feel able to write about the place without too much negativity! it is amazing how a lack of light, freezing temperatures and general horrid weather drain creativity!! I've learnt Norwegian, and work part time - so this really is living in Bergen!
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