With Erin and Karen in town, we’re out and about doing and seeing lots. Here’s the highlights.
Monday was back to Stavanger by bus to go on the Lysefjord cruise under Pulpit Rock and to nearby falls. The weather was semi-nice, but it could have been so much worse. It is just stunningly beautiful.
Shopping around Stavanger was fun with lots to look at and some strategic purchases! We were all pleased, though my feet weren’t!
We came home, had dinner (taco salad) and planned our time for the next 4 days. Tuesday was a hike to the top of Dalesnuten (though Anya opted out and did some preparation for a school project this afternoon). The almost 1000 foot summit was stunning with a 360 degree view of so many different environments. The unfolding of the views while ascending increased the awe and encouraged us on!
Back home, Anya took Karen to Kvadrat mall as they are both shoppers–mostly window shoppers–but they had a great time. Erin prepared to be picked up from a high school exchange student friend from this area, as they are both now adults and thriving. It was good to catch up and see her two adorable kids.
Karen went for another walk exploring Sandness, while I did several tasks. Our plans for Wednesday and Thursday are driving to Bergen for adventures there. Actually, ME driving the 5 hour one-way journey to Bergen. So, after Karen got back, we had a light dinner and headed by bus to the airport to pick up a rental car. It worked better to get it in the evening rather than walking 2 hours in tomorrow’s foretasted rain. Then, we can also get an earlier start and maximize our days in Bergen.
So, I’m a bit unsettled about driving, but I’ve been trying to observe others. I’ve studied the road signs and significant differences (many places are like uncontrolled intersections, but the car on the right has the right away). I ended up not taking the route home that I was planning to take, and realized that I was really driving the bus route! After all, that is what I know pretty well! Karen was so encouraging with my first venture driving, but I’m going to ask all of you who read this to please pray fervently for me! It will be an adventure!
With blessings,
Beth