NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL

We have been back in Norway for a year now, and it is time

to be tourists in our own country...

We traveled with the ferry to Bergen

and then with train to Voss

and stayed in this historic hotel, 

wonderful service and children friendly!

the journey continued by bus

through a mountainous valley

and down a spectacular hairpin road which twist and turns

then a fjord cruise between Gudvangen to Flåm

spectacular waterfalls

and beautiful villages along the way

we have a saying in Norway that goes somehow like this: 

there is no bad weather, just bad clothing....

then we arrived in Flåm and spent a night at a hotel

and next morning a train journey on the Flåm Railway

with impressive waterfalls

and magnificant mountain scenery, another train journey from Myrdal

back to Bergen

We spent a few days in Bergen

including a visit to the aquarium

then the ferry back home!

Ofcourse I had to knit on our trip, and it resulted in

these two hats

which I felted  in the washing machine

one is for our princess and it fits perfect,

good for the coming winter!

I hope you enjoyed our Norway trip,

thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave a comment!

Have a wonderful summer!



TRADITIONAL KNITTING...

On my knitting needles now are two projects....

I am knitting traditional Norwegian cardigans for the twins..

One in dark grey for him and one in light grey for her.

 Using 100% wool yarn (I do not like superwash) and the pattern

 is called "Sirdal". Knitting in size 6 years, so they will grow into them.

I got the magnetic chart holder from a dear friend, it is perfect for

this.

A trip to the library and I found this book

I have fabric ready for two of the projects in the book

and some squares are ready to be sewn into an easy

tablecloth

Maybe tomorrow?





PINK FLOWERS....

It is time for pink! Pink flowers and pink candles..

The candle is "Pink sands" from "Yankee Candle"

I have been collecting old coffee cups..

Old cups and saucers with pink flowers

Pink flowers and lace curtains....

My sewing machine has been busy...

making big summerbags to be filled with

books and latest knitting project.....

Have to sew some more, they both "walked"

out the door before I was able to put them

for sale on line...

and of course, I have baked bread again...

and harvest rhubarb from my garden for dessert today..

Have a nice week!



BETWEEN RAINFALLS......

Norwegians are always concerned about the weather,

will it be rain or sun this weekend?

it has been cold....

and we have had alot of rain in the month of May.....

But the flowers are blooming in my garden..

the Wisteria is climbing along the fence...

beautiful colors...

and I have to admit, I LIKE the rain....

wonderful, grey, rainy days....

after 9 years living in the hot, humid weather....

I prefer this...

I can put on my raincoat and walk to the lake

and meet this little family...

or I can walk down to the harbour and look at the cruise

ships visiting for the day...well, they probably prefer sunshine...

I have had a nice visit with my sewing machine,

and made some little things for my store...

cosy bags for the tea candles...

I have baked bread again, it is Friday...

and believe it or not, the SUN is shining today, and we will 

have dinner outside this evening and two birthdays will be

celebrated on Sunday!!

HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND TOO,

AND THANKS AGAIN FOR

STOPPING BY!

ANOTHER KNITTED DRESS

Here is another dress I have just finished knitting

 for my little princess..

Knitted in "Woolmeise" and the color is "Frosch"

This dress is called "Elvira" and you can buy the

                                                                        pattern here

 Two small buttons in the back

I just have to show you this beautiful quilt

it belongs to a friend. It is nearly done,
she will finish it off with a flying geese border....

Baked bread again today!



THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!