{"id":5151,"date":"2012-04-06T22:18:54","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T22:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hrefna.com\/blog\/?p=5151"},"modified":"2012-04-08T23:19:17","modified_gmt":"2012-04-08T23:19:17","slug":"northern-exposure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrefna.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/northern-exposure\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the perks of having a state-sanctioned religion is that Easter-time comes with lots of holidays: Thursday, Friday and Monday surrounding Easter are all public holidays, and most schools take a week off or more. \u00a0We used the opportunity to visit Kata and J\u00f3i up north, just like last year (see this<\/a>, this<\/a>,\u00a0this<\/a>\u00a0and this<\/a> for a refresher) for a change of scenery, and the chance to spend some time with good friends.<\/p>\n

This year we mostly lounged around. \u00a0The kids were mostly self-sufficient, we visited the next-door swimming pool a couple of times, visited a farm owned by Kata’s cousin, ate too much, and played board-games in the evenings. \u00a0The most energy-sucking ‘activity’ was me going out with Kata and her neighbors for two ‘couch-to-5k<\/a>‘ walking\/jogging sessions (weeks 2 and 3) after which my legs reminded me why I avoid running (Helloooo Shin-Splints!).<\/p>\n

All in all we had a lovely time, and hope to visit them again this summer, when the area is a bit greener. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Three road-warriors during a walking-bit in very bright vests because that road is a 'main-road'.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The kids by the main-house at the farm. Behind them the fjord stretches inland.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Walking up towards the house where they keep the cows.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Here be milking cows. Yes, they stay indoors all winter.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The grand-daughter of the farmers was not shy with the cows like the city kids (and adults). Here she is riding bare-backed, sorta.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Anna surveying the younger cows.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Inside the adjoining barn.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yes, it looks like he's doing 'I'm the King of the World' routine, but he's actually asking to be helped off!<\/p><\/div>\n

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These guys were born 2-3 months ago.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Guess which animal leaves these droppings...<\/p><\/div>\n

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Yes, it's time for some very pregnant sheep! \ud83d\ude42<\/p><\/div>\n

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But as always, even though the animals are 'interesting', playing in the hay is always the most fun.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Better view of the very pregnant sheep, due in some three weeks or so. All the non-pregnant ones were outside, enjoying the freezing breeze.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The man of the house keeping watch.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The pretty view.<\/p><\/div>\n

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J\u00f3i and Kata, pretending to be farmers.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Finnur and I trying our hand at pretending to be farmers.<\/p><\/div>\n

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We were treated to wonderful refreshments after our short visit. This isn't even all of it!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Later that evening Kata went into a full-on cake decoration mode for a party she and some good friends were planning for the next evening. She deftly had three machines running at once!<\/p><\/div>\n

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J\u00f3i meanwhile went hunting for things to use as entertainment for the party. And one computer just wasn't enough!!<\/p><\/div>\n

For those that just can’t get enough of farm-photos, here are even more photos from the day<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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One of the perks of having a state-sanctioned religion is that Easter-time comes with lots of holidays: Thursday, Friday and Monday surrounding Easter are all public holidays, and most schools take a week off or more. \u00a0We used the opportunity to visit Kata and J\u00f3i up north, just like last year (see this<\/a>, this<\/a>,\u00a0this<\/a>\u00a0and this<\/a> for a refresher) for a change of scenery, and the chance to spend some time with good friends.<\/p>\n

This year we mostly lounged around. \u00a0The kids were mostly self-sufficient, we visited the next-door swimming pool a couple of times, visited a farm owned by Kata’s cousin, ate too much, and played board-games in the evenings. \u00a0The most energy-sucking ‘activity’ was me going out with Kata and her neighbors for two ‘couch-to-5k<\/a>‘ walking\/jogging sessions (weeks 2 and 3) after which my legs reminded me why I avoid running (Helloooo Shin-Splints!).<\/p>\n

All in all we had a lovely time, and hope to visit them again this summer, when the area is a bit greener. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Three road-warriors during a walking-bit in very bright vests because that road is a 'main-road'.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The kids by the main-house at the farm. Behind them the fjord stretches inland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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