Ever since I’ve been riding shotgun in a motorized vehicle I’ve been flabbergasted/amazed/irritated by how some (dare I say: the majority of the) people drive on the highway here. It’s all so simple… theoretically! There are 1 or more lanes. There is a speed limit (sometimes a separate one for trucks/lorries). You pass people on …
Driving on the highway. Is it really that difficult…? Read More »
Skjeberg Church was built around the year 1100 in Sarpsborg, Østfold county. It has a rectangular shape, is built of stone and has 360 seats. It was built in Romanesque style, but has a Gothic portal. This stone church has carved heads and runic inscriptions. The Romanesque baptismal font is among the finest in Norway, …
Yes! Earlier today I went to Brennes Auto here in Sarpsborg and got my spankin’ new Nissan LEAF! Unfortunately there was major fog outside, so I chose not to take it out for an extended spin, but just to drive home. Looking forward to tomorrow, when I’ll drive it to my office (located at the …
Yup, another milestone in my life: We’ve moved from our humble house in Nøtteveien to a nice house in Bodals Vei. Bodals Vei is a bit further away from ‘downtown Sarpsborg’, but still quite doable. When I get my Nissan LEAF next month, I’ll be zippin’ over the E6 to the office each morning! We …
Ever since I finally passed my driver’s exam last month, every day the question comes up: Which of us gets to take the Prius? So whether we want it or not, the time has come to start looking at a 2nd car. One that’s cheap in usage, safe and still big enough for 2 adults, …
…and the ‘D’ stands for driving test! Yes! Finally, 1 month shy of my 39th birthday, I will be attempting to pass the driving exam for the very first time. It’s been more than 2 years since I started with driving lessons, and now the time has come. I passed my theory test a couple …