Holiday Blues, acrylics on paper A2 594 x 420 mm 23.4 x 16.5 in

Holiday Blues,

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Angry in Blue, acrylics on paper A2 594 x 420 mm 23.4 x 16.5 in

Angry in Blue,

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Pink Bird Gymnastics on Bench ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird Gymnastics on Bench ACEO

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Pink Bird on Rings II ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird on Rings II

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Tjuvåsen 196 moh

Today I was off with new hiking buddy. That is so nice because then I have an extra option for companionship when I get the urge to conquer another path or another mountain top. Today's top was not that high but still a nice one with a nice view. The trip all in all took 2 hours.

Along the route I keep letting my eyes feast on shapes and patterns in nature on a smaller scale in addition to the mroe spectacular things like boulders and views. Here a kind of mushroom on a tree stump.

Today we decided to hike towards the top outside of the marked paths. That gave us quite a bit of extra exercise.

So in the end we were happy to find the red and blue ribbons and markings for the last leg.

Nearly getting up and as usual I feel better the higher I get.

This tree sculpture made by nature is one of the landmarks saying we are getting near the top.

And here is the mailbox at the top welcoming us. So the ritual can be done - first writing the signatures in the book and then taking photos of me on the top. hehehe.

We had a nice view in most directions from the top and enjoyed looking at nearby tops and discussing which would be hard and which easy to conquer.

Then it was time to go down again.

The last leg went across a lovely blooming swamp by a lake

Roe deer in garden

Last night looking out of the window as I went to bed I could enjoy the sight of this roe deer in my garden.

Pink Bird Strutting ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird Strutting ACEO

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Last day at School

Last day at school (=work) today so now it is time to smell the roses. About time too, I have been too busy to even notice that this rose bush of mine was in full bloom.

One of the things we had as entertainment today was a football match between the students' winning team of yesterday and the teachers' team. I am happy to report we won 1 -0

Pink Bird on Rings ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird on Rings ACEO

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Orienteering Run Straume

Today I was a a test O-Run at a place called Straume. Got some nice exercise and learnt a bit more

Pink Bird on Rings With Blue Bird ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird on Rings With Blue Bird ACEO

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Top Ten - Liheia 597 moh

Today I will let the photos mostly speak for themselves. In the background you can see Skarvefjellet at the foot of Roennomnibben (the top ahead) which was one of the first tops we did. Gunn Lindheim is the photographer by the way.

Pink and Blue Bird with caterpillar on Branch ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink and Blue Bird with caterpillar on Branch ACEO

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Today in between finishing up grading my friend and I went up to socalled Himmelrike (Kingdom of Heaven) near the alpine center. Here you can see me behind one of the cairns put up. I will post more photos later this week from this wonderful 3h10 min hike

Pink Bird on Fence - Two caterpillars ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird on Fence - Two caterpillars ACEO

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Out hiking or walking no matter what

I am so happy that my sprained ancle got better so quickly. I did as the doctor said and let pain be the only thing that stopped me, wrapped it up and walked more and more even though it was very very slowly and carefully and very short steps on Tuesday, Wednesday I could walk more normally as the swelling went a bit down and each day it improved and now today I walked nearly normally. I even managed a small very very slow and careful jog today. The advantage of having to mover slowly is of course that I then had time to admire the busy food gathering of the bumble bees.

Pink Bird on Fence - With Caterpillars ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird on Fence - With Caterpillar ACEO

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Blue Bird by the Barbell Rack ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Blue Bird by the Barbell Rack ACEO

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Pink Bird - Gymnastics IV ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird - Gymnastics IV ACEO

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Sprained ancle has been quite swollen and stiff today but around 6 p.m I had managed to cool it down and rest it enough for it to be wrapped up and carry me on a very slow very careful 2km walk. That felt wonderful

Blue Bird Gymnastics III ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Got a sprained ancle yesterday so last night was a night of no sleep due to lots of pain. Doctor said I should tape it and that is how I will get through the next days at work. No time for any sick leaves at the moment.

Blue Bird Gymnastics III ACEO

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Blue Bird Gymnastics I ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Blue Bird Gymnastics I ACEO

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Very challenging O-run + INFO on Orienteering

Today I joined a socalled O-Run. I am a new beginner so I should have taken the N-route but me wanting more of a challenge registered on a C-route. By accident I got a A-route map so in the end me a total beginner did a class 4 instead of a class 6 run. Very proud to tell you that I did find all the 10 posts even though I think I spent 60 minutes finding 2 of them nr 3 and 4. hehehe and used more than twice the time the routined ones used. The route master said it was impressive :-) and of course I take such words to my heart.

Unfortunately I got my feet entangled into a long branch and fell heavily on my knees, and that slowed me even more down.

This is what the International Orienteering Fedreation says for those of you that has not been in contact with the sport before:

Foot orienteering is an endurance sport which involves a huge mental element. There is no marked route - the orienteer must navigate with map and compass while running.

Foot orienteering became a recognized Olympic sport in 1977.

Equipment:

RACING SUIT: A lightweight, stretchy suit protects from undergrowth whilst allowing maximum freedom of movement even if it gets soaking wet.

SHOES: Light, strong shoes with non-slip soles allow sure grip on all types of ground - including mud and bare rock.

MAP: The map provided by the organiser shows the course with the control points which must be visited. The map is designed to give detailed information on the terrain - hills, ground surface, and features such as boulders or cliffs.

COMPASS: There is a wide variety of sophisticated compasses to choose from. Basically they can be divided into two main categories: base plate and thumb compasses.

CONTROL CARD: To prove that they have visited all control points in the right order, the orienteers have to punch their control card at each control using an electronic device.

Pink Bird Gymnastics on Mat IV ACEO watercolour 2.5x3.5in

Pink Bird Gymnastics on Mat IV ACEO

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Søvassmarka and Oddeknatten in Rain

Today we had had quite a bit of rain and it continued so the Top Ten routes which can become very slick was out of the question. We started out wanting to go to a place called Himmelriket but changed our minds because the mist and rain would have covered what would be nice landscape and views there. Instead we checked out a road that is supposed to lead into several nice fishing waters, Søvassmarka. This ended up being a boring wet trip which frankly gave us little joy.

Therefore we added a quick trip up to Oddeknatten once more. The rain was less by then and out outer garments very wet so we decided just to leave the rain clothes in the car and just get more wet wearing normal clothes. This trip really lifted or spirits, LOL I think we are getting hooked on having some inclines and getting to places with a view.

The mountain at the back of this range we think is Aksla which we hiked up to yesterday

This mountain nearly covered in mist is Viksheia the first high Top we visited.

And we do need to remember to enjoy the smaller visual joys as well.

The last stretch returning to the car we run.