
The Island of Ona & Crab Fishing
Peering out into the horizon and under the pale grey sky, amongst groups of small jutting islands, I could…
August 3, 2019Peering out into the horizon and under the pale grey sky, amongst groups of small jutting islands, I could…
August 3, 2019A smoldering heat enveloped me as I gazed out from the brygge (docks) toward the sea; one hand shading…
August 4, 2018The drive up the mountains is filled with autumn’s vibrant colors juxtaposed against a brilliant blue sky. My window…
October 12, 2017There is a great wonder when you travel throughout Norway, never quite knowing what grandeur will appear around each…
August 8, 2017An army of snowflakes drape over the valley in a continuous flutter, creating an atmosphere that is quite magical, quite…
November 25, 2016Centuries ago, a group of fishermen mounted their horses early in the autumn and began their trek deep into the…
November 16, 2016The tree branch cracks as my shoe presses firmly against it, pushing it deeper into the forest floor. The…
October 27, 2016The winding road takes us through lush woodland to a mountain lake and up to an open landscape where…
September 8, 2016The woods, blending well into the deep valley, are welcoming on this day. Edged against the great river, a…
July 13, 2016A celebration. A feast. A coming together. Signifying an homage, a compliment if you will, to Numedal’s landscape, its…
July 7, 2016Numedal is a valley, nestled in the belly of Norway, on route between Oslo and Bergen, with an enormous…
July 5, 2016My second visit to Uvdalsleiven Tradisjonsbakst is underway and as I draw nearer to the bakery, I pass the…
June 13, 2016It’s 9.00am when I pass through the open doors of the old barn, overlooking a valley carving its way…
June 8, 2016The smell of bread slowly baking is one of the most delightful and simple pleasures in life. As I…
February 25, 2016I woke up feeling a little bit more Norwegian today. Almost as if I had woken up wearing a pair…
December 7, 2015