We tried a second time to go skiing at Eiksetra, and this time was far more successful than last time (when it was -18 deg C and we ended up pulling the kids around the parking lot in sleds until they fell asleep). The first good sign was this big red tractor that Tryfan was very excited to walk around and touch.
We met Sofia and her parents (Paer and Linda) here in the hopes that Rhiannon and Sofia would encourage each other on the skis. It worked pretty well for the most part, at least on our side. Here we are setting off across the lake. The ski trail turned out to be not-so-good, because ice fishermen had tramped along it on their way to fish! Not cool. Anyway, it was quite dark and overcast when we set out but the skies lightened and soon we had lovely clear and warm conditions. Rhodri is towing Tryfan in the pulk, then Sofia, Linda, Paer and Rhiannon (and I) follow.
On the final stretch, Rhiannon decided she had done enough so Daddy carried her. Tryfan was sleeping in the pulk by this time, so he was off parked in the shade.
We didn't venture too far at all, mostly because we wanted to quit while we were ahead. Rhiannon and Sofia were excited about having a picnic at the end of it all. Here they are chuffing down chocolate.
This was our base camp -- the same one we used a couple of months ago. Tryfan is the red dot on the right partly in the shade. He had a good sleep and the rest of us took turns getting some proper x-c skiing in and watching Rhiannon and Sofia sled down the hill where all the other kids were playing.
There were also a bunch of pregnant sheep that were hanging out in their pen near the parking lot. Rhiannon, Sofia and Tryfan spent quite a bit of time watching them, trying to pet them as the sheep walked past the gate, and discussing (in Norwegian) about their fat tummies and funny 'rumpas' (backsides). It was very entertaining to listen in on!
We met Sofia and her parents (Paer and Linda) here in the hopes that Rhiannon and Sofia would encourage each other on the skis. It worked pretty well for the most part, at least on our side. Here we are setting off across the lake. The ski trail turned out to be not-so-good, because ice fishermen had tramped along it on their way to fish! Not cool. Anyway, it was quite dark and overcast when we set out but the skies lightened and soon we had lovely clear and warm conditions. Rhodri is towing Tryfan in the pulk, then Sofia, Linda, Paer and Rhiannon (and I) follow.
On the final stretch, Rhiannon decided she had done enough so Daddy carried her. Tryfan was sleeping in the pulk by this time, so he was off parked in the shade.
We didn't venture too far at all, mostly because we wanted to quit while we were ahead. Rhiannon and Sofia were excited about having a picnic at the end of it all. Here they are chuffing down chocolate.
This was our base camp -- the same one we used a couple of months ago. Tryfan is the red dot on the right partly in the shade. He had a good sleep and the rest of us took turns getting some proper x-c skiing in and watching Rhiannon and Sofia sled down the hill where all the other kids were playing.
There were also a bunch of pregnant sheep that were hanging out in their pen near the parking lot. Rhiannon, Sofia and Tryfan spent quite a bit of time watching them, trying to pet them as the sheep walked past the gate, and discussing (in Norwegian) about their fat tummies and funny 'rumpas' (backsides). It was very entertaining to listen in on!
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We still sing our "rumpas" song here :)
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