I got to meet other ex-pats last night -- one Brit and one American. It was good being able to hang out with people socially again.
One tidbit I learned is that flea markets in Norway are apparently called "rabbit markets". Freaks. Also, the Brit experienced the recent winter here, and she described how it's light only from 10:00-2:00, meaning you may well have lunch when it's starting to get dark outside, and it's always dark going to and leaving work. It's apparently depressing. She described how the Norwegians seem to wilt during that time, holing up at home and generally exhibiting low energy. As winter recedes, though, they start to pick up, almost like flowers blooming in Spring. They're very tied to their environment, I think.
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Ugh - I couldn't handle that little sunlight... I already think it's depressing in the winter here when it gets dark around 5 - 5:30. Have fun with that.
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