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Color, Style and Design in Halsa, Norway
I must admit that I don’t know much about art, but I love colors, style, and design. When these three elements are combined, I’m easily satisfied. So, why not follow me to an art exhibition here in Halsa that is only open six days a year: three days in the…
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For the Heart and Mind in Halsa, Norway
One of the most popular Norwegian novelists, Anne Karin Elstad, was born here in Halsa in 1938. When I learned that my husband was a good friend of hers and that he directed a movie based on one of her novels, I immediately wanted to know more. My husband seldom…
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An Encounter with The Wild in Halsa, Norway
I am staying in a cottage just a few minutes’ walk from the administrative center of Halsa, a fjord community in northwestern Norway. It’s so integrated into nature that you only notice a big supermarket when you pass by in a car. But with a closer look, you will be…
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A Taste of Kindness and Freedom in Halsa, Norway
Our hosts here in beautiful Halsa, Norway, are my husband’s former wife’s mother, Guri, and her second husband, John. I felt included at once. The scenery is excellent. And with the best sides of human nature, wow, what a real fairytale to blog about! A few days after our arrival,…
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A Childhood Dream Came True in Halsa, Norway
After a year in Southern Spain with almost no rain, it was funny to suddenly be in the middle of winter rain, even though it was midsummer. But adapting to a new reality is easy, especially when good people surround you. My husband and I have decided to spend the…
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Flamenco: Life Experience and Tradition
The flamenco tradition is deeply rooted here in La Herradura. Born in the Andalucía region of Spain with influences from old Muslim, Jewish, and Romani folklore, the dance has become a part of the Spanish identity. The songs and dances are full of passion that comes from the depths of…
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It’s Never Too Late for Love and Art
My husband once told me that art is content given a form that communicates with us on a deeper level. Some days ago, I met a lovely couple that reminded me of this, and there is also a sweet love story involved in today’s post. I grew up in a…
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Local Events are Changing the World
All of us want to be healthy. Old habits are hard to break, and we need several pushes in the right direction. I have just been to an event in the old castle here in La Herradura that focuses on a more natural lifestyle. I love this kind of event.…
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Celebrating the Cross with Flowers and Fiesta
Spain is known as a great holiday destination not only because of its amazing locations but also because of the many festivals happening all year round. Yesterday, a deeply rooted tradition called Cruces de Mayo unfolded in our neighborhood here in La Herradura. It is celebrated at the end of…
