You know when you've been in the depths of winter for so long, the darkness weighs on you and you wonder if you'll ever see the other side when, almost as if it's a miracle, the sun returns and you have the feeling that you can accomplish just about anything?
Well the sun has been around in Stavanger as of late and my goodness, it feels good. Last Sunday, we bundled up, picked a coastline and went for a walk. The sun was so bright that regardless of the chilly temperatures, it felt warm. I pulled off my parka, draped it over a boulder and let the warmth of the sun penetrate my skin and for those few minutes, I felt like Spring just had to be around the corner.
I hope you find some sunshine this first March weekend!
I know it's strange, but living on an island that is perpetually sunny, I miss the mass euphoria in Canada when the sun finally comes out and it starts to feel like spring. It's just not the same here - no fervour to go out and buy a new BBQ, cut the lawn, look for the first flowers sprouting up in gardens. Never thought I'd miss that ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I am forever trying to will the sun to come out by not bundling up as much as the previous day. Usually that just renders me chilly, but nonetheless, I'm glad the sun peeked out for you!
ReplyDeleteYour first picture kinda reminded me of Newfoundland a little bit, except for the sand, the beaches out that way are pretty much rock! It is +12 in Calgary here today and it is glorious after the chilly weather! Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteA lot of people see a resemblance between Nfld and Norway - the colourful wood buildings help, too.
Delete+12 sounds gorgeous however, I do remember being teased by lovely weather only to wake up to a couple of feet of snow the next day!
funny you should say that! woke up this morning to a snow storm :(
DeleteGorgeous photos. Not much sun here in London (grey and rainy) but I will take it over all of the snow that I hear they are having in Canada (Ontario where I am from). I do not miss the snow at all this year and I am looking forward to those spring sunny days. They are just around the corner I am sure. Enjoy your sunshine!
ReplyDeletei LOVE your striped top, its so cute
ReplyDeleteThanks Sienna - it's from Club Monaco.
Deleteyay for spring FINALLY coming! it's starting to warm up here as well and we could not be more excited!
ReplyDeleteYay for sunshine! =) I'm just happy to be able to exercise outside again as we discussed.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you yesterday - hope to catch up again soon...
apt description about the depths of winter ;o) nice post! hooray for sun!
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