Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — Oct 14, 2018
Attending church at the Domkirke, Hamar, I gather the pastor took the side of Lazarus, in the story with the rich man. Berger said the church is not very old, about 150 years! It's all relative, is it not? The church has the only chancel painting in Norway, that includes a horse; Hans Nielsen Hauge's conversion (see picture) while he was plowing. There were three baptisms so many women in bunads. The view from the steps of the church sweeps down a block or two and then out over Lake Mjosa.
After a coffee stop (see picture) we walked the shore of Lake Mjosa to the ruins of a church, built in 1152, the ruins of which are now enclosed in glass. After days of clouds and fog, finally the sun came out today so the views were spectacular. The walking path separates the fancy houses from the lake shore.
With all the fancy restaurants closed on Sunday we found a "Thai" place open. When I tried out my rudimentary Thai on the proprietor, she quickly confessed that she was not Thai, but was from Hong Kong. It was inexpensive by Norwegian standards.
The day ended with a visit to Berger's cousin, Berger Langmoen, on their grandparents farm, which his cousin farms. Quite the house; when asked how may bedrooms in the house, the occupant Berger said, he didn't know because there are 4, floors including the basement. The farm is on a hill above Brumunddal with a spectacular view of the city.
Blessings,
Al
1. Domkirke with Hans Nielsen Hauge's horse.
2. Always time for coffee.
After a coffee stop (see picture) we walked the shore of Lake Mjosa to the ruins of a church, built in 1152, the ruins of which are now enclosed in glass. After days of clouds and fog, finally the sun came out today so the views were spectacular. The walking path separates the fancy houses from the lake shore.
With all the fancy restaurants closed on Sunday we found a "Thai" place open. When I tried out my rudimentary Thai on the proprietor, she quickly confessed that she was not Thai, but was from Hong Kong. It was inexpensive by Norwegian standards.
The day ended with a visit to Berger's cousin, Berger Langmoen, on their grandparents farm, which his cousin farms. Quite the house; when asked how may bedrooms in the house, the occupant Berger said, he didn't know because there are 4, floors including the basement. The farm is on a hill above Brumunddal with a spectacular view of the city.
Blessings,
Al
1. Domkirke with Hans Nielsen Hauge's horse.
2. Always time for coffee.
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