Way to make it through another day, despite some (thankfully minor) curveballs! Hey, before you leave Norway I recommend you find somewhere that will sell you a Lompe (sometimes called Lomper. pr potetkake) and sausage. The Lompe is a potato-based flatbread/wrap that goes around a sausage or hot dog. I haven't tried it myself but plan to make it this summer, and have heard it is really great. Great cycling fuel, I am sure!

A factoid that surprised me on a Lompe recipe site: "During Norway’s Constitution Day on 17 May, around 13 to 16 million sausages are consumed (the most of any other day of the year), which averages to about 2.5 sausages per person."

Wow... you pack a lot of adventure and experiences (not to mention breakfast) into a single day ! I had heard that Norway has a great park system, and your experience in confirming the rumor. And what an amazing way to end your day. Hope Day 3 goes well.

"Learn by doing"... what a great mantra for life, Erik! And you are actually doing something that millions of people dream of but never make a reality. So you are rocking! Great travelogue narrative, too.

This may just get me back into reading! The way you’ve articulated your words is absolutely perfect! I could picture everything like I was there too! Can’t wait to read more!!!

videre! (onward in Norwegian)