Bergen
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Fieldnote #101: The Coffee Brothers - The Big Bender
…a 7/11 coffee cup and sporting that classic Bergen expression that says ‘we don’t have time for … and good again.” They sigh in unison, a genuine Bergen double sigh, before reluctantly starting to pick … myself all the way to today’s workplace. That’s Bergen at its best. A bit of chaos. A bit of grumbling. …
Dave // BERGEN May 18
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Viking Raids in Red Cotton: A Father's Guide to the Norwegian Russe-Chaos
…way to say goodbye to high school. I’m from Bergen with roots in the American Midwest, and the … – some will move to Oslo, some will stay in Bergen, and some will head out into the world. The russ …
Written by Dave May 14
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From Texas to Bergen: 22 Years in the Rain
…from when he first arrived in Norway and Bergen. Dave is one half of The Norwegian Experience. … 22 years later, I’m still married to a woman from Bergen, I’m settled here, and I’m still asked “but how … as soon as I open my mouth. The Early Days – When Bergen Took Me by the Throat My first encounter with the … replied, “Sure is!” He just walked on. Welcome to Bergen, Dave. Here, we smile on the inside. I tried my … introverted poets. Now I love it. I’ve become so Bergen-ized that I get annoyed if someone talks too much …
Dave // BERGEN May 11
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Historical Norwegian buildings that still impress
…knew something we’ve forgotten. Bryggen in Bergen is a good example of my “home turf.” Since I work … here in Bergen, I’ve got to mention Bryggen. This row of … in Europe. Håkonshallen and Rosenkrantz Tower in Bergen – King Håkon Håkonsson’s banquet hall from …
Written by Dave May 09
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Working with restoration in Bergen
…in Old Walls: My Daily Life as a Carpenter in Bergen When people hear that I’m a carpenter, they often … and the consequences of making a mistake. Bergen — a city steeped in history Here in Bergen, old … prevents the moisture traps that lead to rot in Bergen’s humid climate. The Carpenter’s Toolset: While I … now, repairing and preserving makes more sense. Bergen has given me so many beautiful old buildings to …
Written by Dave May 07
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May 1st: Red flags fly and locals find their inner worker
…of the year (except May 17th) when the people of Bergen voluntarily march in a parade, and it’s not … really going to take working life seriously.” In Bergen, May 1st is a day full of charm and peculiarity. … and the weather is usually pretty typical of Bergen, with a light drizzle. But there they are, … an eight-hour workday, and the people of Bergen have been a part of it ever since. It was a real … May 1st is a big day in Norway, especially in Bergen. Here in the west, we celebrate the day with …
Written by Dave May 01
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Friluftsliv – the Norwegian national passion
…little less honest than usual. (If you’re in the Bergen area, just let me know. I’ve got maps, cinnamon …
Dave // BERGEN April 30
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Differences in building style and methods between Norway and the rest of the world
…take your breath away on an ordinary March day in Bergen. In Denmark, on the other hand, you see a lot … places. We also have an apartment building in Bergen right by the Puddefjord Bridge. In Norway, … time, when I’m standing on a construction site in Bergen on a sunny day with the scent of fresh wood in …
Written by Dave April 27
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When Dad dreams of the midnight sun and the rest want to go to Cyprus
…over 90°F and a sun that beats down harder than a Bergen seagull makes me sweat. The others, on the other …
Dave // BERGEN April 26
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Bergen at Its Absolute Best – My Secret Trick
…After living in Bergen for 22 years, I’ve learned that if you want … you should come here in April or May. That’s when Bergen is at its best. The sun shines more often, the … “My goodness, this is almost too good to be Bergen.” Locals have a running joke: as soon as school … kids get out, and then the heavens open. Classic Bergen timing. I’ve experienced both. I’ve hosted … you live here.” If you’re thinking of visiting Bergen, my one tip is to come in April or May. Then, …
Dave // BERGEN April 25
