by Katrine Sivertsen | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
From the cabin to Randaberg. My sister and her husband are visiting this weekend, and our parents had invited us to go out for a family dinner. It was so nice to see family again. Sometimes when you’re out at a restaurant there’s an annoying table that talks too... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Another day of outings. This time to Hovden’s own little water world. Contrary to the Easter vacation, we were less than a dozen people there today. In fact, Terry and I were there all by ourselves the last hour! Two pools, two hot tubs, two slides – all just... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
After many days of inactivity we went to Rjukan to visit Vemork, the power station where the heavy water sabotage operation Gunnarside took place in 1943 to prevent Hitler from getting hold of heavy water to develop a A-bomb. A great place with a well made museum with... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
We made great crispy duck out of duck confit and even with homemade pancakes today. But that’s where the food luck ended. My glass of beer went all over my kindle and the table and rug… and when we made popcorn it caught fire and stank up the cabin. It was gracefully... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Or so says my watch. Another rather clear hint to get out more. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 27, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Another day at the cabin. Possible cabin fever coming on. Maybe we should get out more. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 26, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
We did close to nothing today. Trip planning. Tv. Sort of a short walk in the neighborhood. Sauna! movie. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 25, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
I honestly don’t know what we did today. The days just flow into one another. I think I made rundstykker. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 24, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Another day of chanterelles. Risotto this time. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 23, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Managed to go outside today. And we found a whole lot of mushrooms and made chanterelle pasta. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 22, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Still staying in. Pyjamas. Future trip planning. One more outrageously delicious homemade truffle mayo burger. Movie. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 21, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Food shopping. Lounge wear. Outrageously delicious homemade truffle mayo burgers. Trip planning. Movie. That’s pretty much it for today. 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 20, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Leaving Randaberg behind again, Hovden was our next stop. On our way we delivered plum crumble to Steven as a thank you and even got to say another hello to the kittens and partake in some crumble ourselves. We trundled on and happened to see the “open”-sign by Dirdal... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 19, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
I picked Terry up from his party last night, mostly because they tempted me with a cat and her three kittens, but also the opportunity to pick plums. The kittens and their mom were so adorable, and I would take them all home, but Terry put his foot down. I picked a... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
It was a warm day without much planned, so after some morning yoga, we went for a walk in Randaberg. The evening was spent watching Boeing Boeing at Metropolis by Follies Theater. Brilliant farce with some young up-and-coming actors. Got several good laugh out louds... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 17, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
After convalescing for a couple weeks, little miss Stumpy gained back her freedom today and went outdoors. In the evening, we made dinner for my parents and took dad to the cinema for an early birthday celebration to see Oppenheimer. by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Another day spent with family and cats at home. And quite a lot of time spent in front of a screen planning our upcoming adventures. by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 15, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
The thing about being on vacation constantly is that you never get a day off. So today, we had a down day where we spent half the day on the sofa in lounge wear. Our initial plans of starting a Norway hike tomorrow has been postponed due to the massive floods in... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 14, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Back home! SAS kindly ignored our oversized and overweight carryons and brought us safely home to Stavanger this morning. My cats had missed me dearly and each had their way to display it: one meowed and threw herself down and rolled around, the other hid under the... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 13, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
It was a late morning in Aberdeen where we finally didn’t have to worry about when to check out. (Terry’s sister is nice like that). Brunch and chai latte and coffee was enjoyed at a local cafe, Figment, where the food featured colors other than brown for a change,... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 12, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Montrose beach On our way to circle back to Aberdeen to finish our Scotland tour, we first stopped at the Horn. It’s a cafe that Terry used to go to when he was young and reckless with his friends to have their tasty bacon rolls. It turned out that in the meantime... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 11, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Terry finished his Scottish pilgrimage by visiting the Bannockburn battle site where Robert the Bruce won a great victory against the English. The tour at the visitor center was entertaining and allowed us to handle the weapons and dress up in period attire. In the... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Day two of hot tubs! The day of sleeping bag accommodation is over and we’re staying in a hobbit hut or mountain pod for the fourth(?) time at this wonderful hotel and spa. This one is larger and has a bathroom and kitchenette as well. The day started with a large... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
The day finally arrived! Our last day on the West Highland Way! 24 last km through the Highlands meeting sheep, butterflies, fly agaric, mountain peaks, lochs and other hikers and arriving in Fort Williams for the last sore steps. It was like any other attraction: we... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
An artist rendition of the WHW We’re still on our way. The West Highland Way. One more day to go. There’s still throbbing in the feet whenever I take my boots off for the day, but these last days that were supposed to be harder aren’t as hard as portrayed online. We... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Rainy day… not unlike in Norway today too. It started out well, seemed like it would be slightly overcast. Just a drizzle here and there. I put my raincoat on and off twice. So the next time it started raining, I wasn’t going to fall for that again. Which meant that I... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
We left a rather rude and curt hobbit hut manager in the morning who apparently meant that checking out meant exiting the entire premises. We were told with a menacing stare that sitting on the bench outside after leaving our keys was not acceptable. In the shop along... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 5, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Our fourth day on the West Highland Way. The ascent to the Highlands has begun, but it was gradual so the day was relatively easy. Either that, or we’ve gotten used to the long hiking days. We left Drovers Inn which had an abnormally large taxidermic exhibit of... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Day three of the west highland way is done. This was the day with the flattest terrain, and we didn’t spend too much time completing it, but I can still feel the thumping in my legs and feet after 24 km along Loch Lomond. We were well rewarded at the Drovers Inn with... by Katrine Sivertsen | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Our second day on the West Highland way from Drymen to Rowardennan. We ventured up Conic hill, 361 m, and was rewarded with this splendid view. Luckily, this was our only large ascent today. We had a long stop in Balmaha. It’s amazing how good orange juice and... 