Today is September 11th. In the U.S., there are many ways that people discuss and remember this day and its aftermath. I was teaching at the time. I remember getting to school and the reality of it all sinking in. I remember calling my dad to find out if my mom was okay because she […]
The majority of my year will be spent in schools, working with students and teachers, so I will be learning a great deal about the Norwegian school system (and will probably spend a great deal of time on this blog talking about it). But, my first experience with the school system has been with my […]
Another week down in Oslo. We’re getting used to the T-Bane and getting around the city. On Monday, we rode around on the ferry in the Oslo fjords. The ferry is thought of as public transportation here and you can use your Ruter card to ride it. Instead of getting off at any of […]
Today officially marks the end to our first week in Oslo. We’re still settling in, finding our way around using public transit (Ruter) and navigating the supermarkets (look for another post about food). But, all in all, we are enjoying Oslo. I’m still feeling a bit like a tourist. I feel the need to pack […]
It’s crunch time. We’re leaving in four days and we’re trying to pack, clean, and make our house and life ready for a year abroad. There’s lots of going through toys, and going through toys again. And deciding on what books I need and what books can stay (I will miss you, books). I’ve decided […]