I apologize for how long it has been since my last entry. I'm sure you've all been sitting at home waiting anxiously to here another breath-taking adventure from far across the ocean. So, I won't delay this train any longer.
The last week and five days have been just as fun, if not more, than anything I've experienced. My classes are in full swing now and I have no complaints thus far. I am taking Norwegian 1 for international students, Intro to Norwegian Life and Society and Objects and Identities in the Viking Age. As you can tell, my plate is full of Norwegian goodness! The course on Objects and Identities in the Viking Age is by far the most challenging course.
As for all my free time here, I've been spending it wisely! I went to a lake on the 24th with my friends. The view here is absolutely stunning. There are over 400,000 lakes in Norway so it is easy to find some secluded and peaceful water. The next day, we went to the ocean shore off of Oslo. We arrived at a small island and hung out at the shore for the day. Now, if you're ever going to go swimming in Norway, you should read this next sentence carefully; Norway's beaches have no sand. Why is that important? Well, if you want to keep your feet from being sliced open, then you had better bring some sandals. Norway: One, Brent: Zero.
The next week went by in a relatively quick flash and before we knew it, the weekend was upon us. The majority of my friends and I signed up for a cabin trip sponsored by the Erasmus Student Network. (It's a European thing) The trip was awesome! The walk up was a brutal up hill walk but it was well worth it. When we arrived, you could look out onto miles of trees and hills. On the other side of the hill, at the foot of a small cliff, lied a pretty large lake. The water is always cold here, but, in my opinion, it has yet to be too cold. The cabin trip lasted one night and consisted of a lot of dancing, pictures, games, and plenty more. It will certainly be a night I will never forget.
I guess that's all I've got. Don't miss me too much, America. ;)
-Brent
As for all my free time here, I've been spending it wisely! I went to a lake on the 24th with my friends. The view here is absolutely stunning. There are over 400,000 lakes in Norway so it is easy to find some secluded and peaceful water. The next day, we went to the ocean shore off of Oslo. We arrived at a small island and hung out at the shore for the day. Now, if you're ever going to go swimming in Norway, you should read this next sentence carefully; Norway's beaches have no sand. Why is that important? Well, if you want to keep your feet from being sliced open, then you had better bring some sandals. Norway: One, Brent: Zero.
The next week went by in a relatively quick flash and before we knew it, the weekend was upon us. The majority of my friends and I signed up for a cabin trip sponsored by the Erasmus Student Network. (It's a European thing) The trip was awesome! The walk up was a brutal up hill walk but it was well worth it. When we arrived, you could look out onto miles of trees and hills. On the other side of the hill, at the foot of a small cliff, lied a pretty large lake. The water is always cold here, but, in my opinion, it has yet to be too cold. The cabin trip lasted one night and consisted of a lot of dancing, pictures, games, and plenty more. It will certainly be a night I will never forget.
I guess that's all I've got. Don't miss me too much, America. ;)
-Brent
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