More winter in espevÆr 97/98

We didn't always have snow, but when we did, it was so beautiful.

Winter 97/98 in Espevær, Norway.  We felt very privileged to get this opportunity.  One that was exciting to us and within our budget.  Our neighbors were great, and even spending an entire day on buses and ferries to get groceries was a hoot.  We walked nearly every day, and only when the weather was really bad did we stay snug and warm in our apartment.  The views were inspiring and we never got tired of sighing our good fortune.  

They look pretty now with snow on them, but black tires were awful on light fiberglass hulls like Bijou's. Black marks wherever they touched.

View out our bathroom window. The two boats are Odd's and Mark's. Odd's is the bigger one. Everyone has a boat! With scenery like this, it was fun going for a walk, even when it was cold.

Carl on our path that took us around the village. When it snowed, this was a common sight.

Same scene out our bathroom window as before but normal lens, not zoomed.

One fun thing about staying in a small village over the winter is that we were a novelty, and we were quickly adopted by a few residents.  We met Sigmann and his wife Grete early on, and we got together with them several times.  Lori and Sigmann met on the "lane" and stopped to have a chat.  A common thing.  

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