Bergen-the meadow among the mountains Posted by kari on Jun 18, 2009
Situated in probably my favorite part of Norway, Bergen got it’s name from the old Norse words “berg” or ”bjørg” (both meaning hill or mountain) and ”vin” (a word which now is the word for wine, but in old Norse meant meadow or pasture). Bergen is situated among what are known as ”de syv fjell,” which means…
Rosemaling-an old, but vibrant artform Posted by kari on Jun 16, 2009
Rosemaling is the term for Norwegian decorative painting (it literally means rose painting (because most of the designs look floral in nature), an artform that originated in the mid-18th century in the lowlands of Norway. Rosemaling developed when the artistic styles of the upper class, Baroque, Regency, and Rococo were introduced to the lower, rural classes. This form of…
To the grill! Posted by kari on Jun 12, 2009
I guess I’m not sure, but I think everyone likes a good BBQ, right? Whether you live in South America, the East Indies, or northern Europe, you can’t resist that smoky taste, can you? Even when it’s below zero here in Minnesota in the wintertime, my honey braves the cold to grill tasty steaks. Now…
Fish farming Posted by kari on Jun 8, 2009
I am quite jealous of Norwegians for the Norway’s geographic composition. Situated in prime fishing waters, Norwegians have the luxury of abundant and fresh fish all year round. Here in Minnesota, we have thousands of lakes that yield lots of fish, but for nearly half of the year, the water is frozen and thus requires much…
Traveling to Norway for 90+ days? Posted by kari on Jun 5, 2009
Hvorfor skal du til Norge? Why are you going to Norway? På ferie? For å studere? Besøke familie? Arbeide? On vacation? To study? Visit family? Work? If you are traveling to Norway for more than 90 days for purposes other than work, you must have a residence permit. If you are traveling to Norway and…
the passage of time Posted by kari on Jun 3, 2009
I think it’s about time I address the concept of time since there are so many words that describe it and stand for it. You might be wondering what I mean. I mean days of the week, months in the year, long ago, in the future, tomorrow, etc. So we’ll be looking at both nouns…
Camping season Posted by kari on May 31, 2009
Camping sesong. It is upon us. Less than half of the year where I reside (in the upper midwest) is suitable for camping in a tent. Of course staying in a cabin is always an option despite the season or the weather, but rustic camping is a whole different ballgame. I, personally, love to camp. …