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Geitmyra-Oslo’s new Food and Culture Center for Kids Posted by kari on Sep 18, 2011
On Sept. 1, Geitmyra matkultursenter for barn (Food and Culture Center for Children) opened. Geitmyra is an old farm in Norway’s capital city, Oslo, from the mid 18th century. Norwegian Food writer and chef, Andreas Viestad, headed the project to open Geitmyra because he believes mat (food) should be an important part of every child’s…
The World´s Only Bicycle Lift “Trampe” Invented in Trondheim, Norway Posted by kari on Sep 13, 2011
Further to my post yesterday on Cycling in Norway, I want to share an interesting piece of bicycle equipment with you. The sykkel heis/trampe (bicycle elevator/lift) was invented in Trondheim, Norway in 1993 and is currently the only one of it’s kind in the world. Why Trondheim, you might wonder? 1) Trondheim is a…
Cycling in Norway Posted by kari on Sep 13, 2011
I have had cycling on my mind as of late. Every year our town celebrates the Defeat of Jesse James with MN’s largest all volunteer fair. There are lots of carnival rides, food vendors, a bingo tent, a beer tent, a massive arts and crafts fair, a classic car show, a motorcycle ride, a parade…
Cute Little Norwegian Shops Posted by kari on Sep 9, 2011
My boyfriend and I spent the Labor Day weekend sailing on the great Lake Superior. We took lessons several years ago and keep going back to the company we took lessons with in Bayfield, WI. For those interested in sailing, Lake Superior, or northern Wisconsin in general, the company is called Superior Charters and…
The Norwegian Word ´På´ Posted by kari on Sep 2, 2011
Several days ago, I wrote a post about the many different ways to use the word ´til´in Norwegian. At first glance, one might think it´s confusing and a bit ridiculous that a language would use one word in so many different ways. However, the word ´to´in English has many different meanings or is used in…
The Norwegian word “til” Posted by kari on Aug 28, 2011
The word “til” in Norwegian has mange betydninger (many meanings), including to, until, for, by, with, at, of, through, as, and on. It is one of the most commonly used words in the language. Even the simplest of sentences for beginning Norwegian students inlcude the word “til” often. The following is a list of sentences…
Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Village Posted by kari on Aug 25, 2011
Skogfjorden is one of the many Concordia Language Villages in northern MN. I have, unfortunately never attended as a camper, nor as a counselor. I did not know about the program until I attended St. Olaf College. It’s such a pity that I wasn’t aware of CLV’s existence, because I certainly would have attended! For…