Norway!

A few days ago I got back from a wonderful week in Norway. It is probably one of my favorite places ever! This trip I stayed in Stavanger for a few days with Eliann. We were able to go to Preikestolen one day. It was absolutely amazing! Preikestolen is a massive cliff that stands 604 meters high above the fjord that is down below. In order to get to the top, you have to climb (and climb and climb). Supposedly it is supposed to take two hours to get to the top and two hours to get back down, but I am pretty sure it didnt take us that long. The climb to the top was a bit difficult for me, but completely worth it! The water running down the mountain was so clean that we were able to drink it as it flowed down the rocks and from the streams. The water was very cold and very fresh! When we got to the top, we took a break and just took in all that we were seeing. We also had lunch on top of Preikestolen. Eliann brought a disposable grill with us and we cooked hot dogs and relaxed.

Lunch time: Eliann, Corey, and his friend Joe. If you want to see more pictures of our trip to Preikestolen click here!

After a few days in Stavanger, Eliann and I went to her home town which lies in Karmøy, a small island connected to the main land. It was so nice to be able to see all of her family again!! They are great people who are soo welcoming! They feel like my own family, so it was good to have a sense of family again since I haven't seen mine since January.

While we were in Karmøy, the Norwegians celebrated May 17th, which is their national day. It is a very traditional day. Norwegian flags are able to be seen EVERYWHERE and many people where their national costumes (or bunad as they call it).

Eliann and her nephew Edvin on May 17th
Judith (Eliann's sister) and her son Morgan

The schools usually have some activity going on to entertain people and they also serve lunch along with lots of cake :-) After we had lunch and visited with some people we went to watch a parade. It was a fun day to be able to experience! To see more pictures from May 17th and other pictures from my time in Norway, click here!