Norway: the Cabin near Grimstad

The day after we arrived, Beate, the boys, Brandon and I (Casey had to work) set out on a 10 hour road trip to Grimstad, where Beate's grandma has a rustic cabin nearby on a lake in the middle of nowhere. We started out the drive and I got really sick. I hadn't felt well all morning. Extensive travel + Jet lag + pregnancy + windy roads = turn yellow and get sick. I couldn't do it. No matter how much I tried to will myself better, I knew I couldn't do the car ride without puking and being miserable the whole time. I think my body was at it's limit. So, I had them turn around and take me home. I booked a plane ticket to that part of the country for that night and they continued on their drive. Then I slept for 6 hours straight. I don't even sleep that well on a normal night, let alone after already having slept 6 hours. Guess I needed it.

While they drove and explored the country, I slept and then had the chance to hang out with Casey. It was so good to see where he worked and spend some time with him before he took me to the airport. It had been a while since we had any 1-on-1 time. Then I hopped a plane and 45 minutes later I was in a town near the cabin. I'm so glad everyone was flexible so we could change plans and still all be able to enjoy the cabin. It was amazing.

On the road to Grimstad. I didn't make it this far, but B took lots of pictures

Norway is a gorgeous country

 

 

 

On the lake at the cabin

We took a few hikes. It was pouring in this picture. We didn't have the best weather, but it was still so refreshing

There isn't a puddle they can't resist

Hanging out in the cabin out of the cold

Oliver LOVES fire. He just wanted to watch it

In Grimstad

We went looking for the moose that left hoof prints and poop on the trail. We never found it, but we had fun exploring off trail

With so much water in the country, every coastal road trip includes ferry rides