Water wellness

by | Jan 28, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

An hour or so south of Oslo is a large spa complex called “The Well”, where my friend and I headed for some relaxation. It may be a bit out of the ordinary for some since bathing suits are not required. So I spent most of my day in a bathrobe lounging about, reading,...
To Oslo with horses

To Oslo with horses

by | Jan 27, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

My good colleague and friend drove me to the airport after Terry and my parents left for the cabin. We first got to catch up with a cup of tea. In Oslo I met again with my best friend in Lillestrøm (who had also been to Stavanger and Burn’s night earlier this week)....
Burn’s night

Burn’s night

by | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Scotland’s great poet, Robert Burns, was celebrated today (technically yesterday, but we make allowances). We gathered at Terry’s friend’s place a dozen or two Scottish and international folk, and caressed our whisky while waiting for the haggis (and tatties and...
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

by | Jan 25, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

We watched the incredible and amazing performance by the Bjergsted music, dance and drama students. It was far beyond expectations and just jaw-dropping. I highly recommend everyone go see it in January while you still can. What a feat. The only drawbacks were the few...
Back to the office

Back to the office

by | Jan 23, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Nah, not really. But after half the travels done and half waiting for me, I stopped by the office to see if they remembered me and how things are going. Very good to see everyone again and have one of our infamous coffee breaks in the new office location that I saw...
Garborg talk

Garborg talk

by | Jan 21, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

This year it’s 100 years since “Jærens store sønn” (no, not Erling Håland) Arne Garborg passed away. Dad and I trekked out to Bryne to listen to Kjell Arild Pollestad and Torgeir Bygstad read from their new book with collections from Arne Garborg’s works. I was the...
Ashtanga yoga workshop weekend

Ashtanga yoga workshop weekend

by | Jan 20, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Alexander Medin is a former boxer and street criminal turned yogi, and is one of the most prominent ashtanga teachers in the world. This weekend I’m joining his workshop to kickstart my practice. I was lucky enough to take part in this and learn from him. But the real...
Still bitter

Still bitter

by | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Went to say hello to my kitties again but the black flash is not warming up to me. I guess she still has a chip on her shoulder from the vet visit I took her to last summer. Hiding under the staircase making every effort to incinerate you with her eyes per...
Terry is back

Terry is back

by | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Terry came home from his other home (Aberdeen) last night. Good to have him back, and also good to have had a break, we both agreed. We went to see Kongsgård’s school theater in the evening. It was good but I wasn’t blown away.
Sunset

Sunset

by | Jan 9, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Fortunately, the sunsets are easier to catch in the afternoon than the sunrises in the morning. And without anywhere to go or be, I have time to sit quietly and enjoy it.
Attempt at skiing

Attempt at skiing

by | Jan 7, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

The rest of the family drove home and Terry and I were left to our own devices. We made an attempt at skiing since the temperature was now over -20 celsius. The conclusion was that it’s still cold. And I’m still an incredibly slow skier.
Dinner chefs

Dinner chefs

by | Jan 5, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

Another day to read, lego, audio book, sauna, eat, nap, family, cats. All the good things in life. In addition, Terry and I were responsible for dinner and dished out some veggie lasagne (unbeknownst to the meat lovers) and homemade pavlova.
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

by | Jan 1, 2024 | Blog, Katrine

We left the fairytale castle all covered in snow today, and drove north again. The snow had been coming down hard and led to white and slippery roads so we had to creep slowly forward. When we crossed the border, the next stop was legevakten, or the emergency room for...
New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

by | Dec 31, 2023 | Blog, Katrine

A full program awaited us today. After a decadent breakfast buffet, all the guests gathered outside the castle for a walk through the ancient woods surrounding the estate. And as if by magic, it started snowing. We drank from St. Olav’s water source which was supposed...
Living the castle life in Sweden

Living the castle life in Sweden

by | Dec 30, 2023 | Blog, Katrine

We checked in to Thorskog slott outside Gothenburg. Absolutely gorgeous fairy tale place. We have two memorable nights to look forward to here. Shortly after checking in to our room, we were treated to a half bottle of champagne and chocolates on the door. But they...