Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — Jun 16, 2018
Joanne grew up in St. Paul, MN., a city known for curvy streets. They lived in St. Anthony Park and neighborhood that particularly curvaceous. When she arrived in Canton, S.D., a small town, to teach at Augustana Academy her geographical orientation was right or left. She went to the local Ben Franklin Store for a specific purchase. Upon entering the store she asked the clerk where her item could be found. The clerk replied "It's on the south shelf toward the west end." Joanne's response was some version of "Huh?"
Being a fast learner it was not long before she became an excellent navigator on our car trips. Several of these were international. Five times we drove Norway in a friend's car or a rental van. Her knowledge of Norwegian came in very handy although signs are also posted in English. She also drove a tour of Noway with her sister.
Much more difficult navigating was when we drove through Romania. We began our visit with several nights in a boutique hotel in downtown Bucharest we then rented a car to visit Transylvania. There were signs in English but not clearly displayed so navigating was a challenge. And, yes, we visited Dracula's Castle.
Yes, this is just one more way I will miss her as I miss her repetitive stories about the places I pass going to and coming from S.D. It is just not the same when I tell her stories to myself.
Blessings,
Al
Being a fast learner it was not long before she became an excellent navigator on our car trips. Several of these were international. Five times we drove Norway in a friend's car or a rental van. Her knowledge of Norwegian came in very handy although signs are also posted in English. She also drove a tour of Noway with her sister.
Much more difficult navigating was when we drove through Romania. We began our visit with several nights in a boutique hotel in downtown Bucharest we then rented a car to visit Transylvania. There were signs in English but not clearly displayed so navigating was a challenge. And, yes, we visited Dracula's Castle.
Yes, this is just one more way I will miss her as I miss her repetitive stories about the places I pass going to and coming from S.D. It is just not the same when I tell her stories to myself.
Blessings,
Al
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