Category: nature
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A Short Retreat to Sjøbua
Just an hour’s drive from the city of Bergen, lies one of the dagsturhytter in Alver–Sjøbua. It is located on Radøy in Alver municipality. Summer is already here, but we all know that living in Norway, especially in the west coast, means that the weather can be unstable. One day it may be sunny; the…
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My Postpartum Reality, Today
Having a baby is one of life’s best experiences. It’s so beautiful, yet it can be overwhelming. It’s a striking contrast, as we can feel both joy and sadness at the same time. When I found out that I was pregnant with my second child (see post), I got anxious because I was worried about…
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Fallen Tree
Go on a walk today and share a photo of something that catches your eye. It’s been a while since I last took a walk to the old barn a couple of hundred meters from our home. Not much has changed, except for a few trees that have fallen. Most of these fallen trees are…
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Around the Garden
Today, I walked around our garden to check on our plants. It’s been a while since I’ve been on the other side of the garden, as I’m always busy with my kids and errands. I’m glad that the garden plants survived the winter. The whole lawn needs a trim, but I don’t really mind the…
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Cloudy Spring
Whenever I get overwhelmed by chores, I just take a break, take a deep breath and look outside the window. It doesn’t take much to feel better again. It’s been cloudy with occassional rain these past few days but I don’t really mind. I actually don’t like it too hot unless we’re going to the…
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Winter Break 2025
Nothing fancy about this year’s winter break, but we’re grateful to see family again and escape the hustle of city life. The ice appeared thin, but it was stronger than it looked. Small catamaran boats couldn’t pass through it without risking damage to their aluminum surface. We visited the cemetery, and I learned that in…
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And just like that
.. weekend is almost over.
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When Aurora Drops by
Last night, I was lucky enough to see the northern lights just outside the house. We were in the middle of the wine and cheese night when I saw the Facebook story of my friend with a picture of aurora borealis at her place. So I went outside to check the skies then I saw…