Just as we were checking into the Kvikne Hotel in Balestrand, Jo Ann Condry caught sight of this poster by the elevator. “Hey, Kathy, there’s Evening Prayer tonight at 9:00 pm.” We had visited St Olaf church before dinner, and decided it would be a nice service to attend. We arrived about 8:45 pm and the… Read More Evening Prayer in Balestrand
Last night, members of my tour group met for an informal meet-and-greet session when every person had the opportunity to introduce themselves and to tell why they are on this trip. Most of them were of Norwegian descent and were looking for family birthplaces or to meet relatives. Of course, it is obvious that I… Read More Uff da! Lutefisk!
Sometime last fall, I read an article in Vox Humana, a newsletter of the American Guild of Organists, about organs in Bergen, Norway, more specifically, about a Rieger organ in the Bergen Cathedral, and my interest was piqued. Would I be able to see or even possibly play the organ on my trip to Norway?… Read More Looking for organs in Bergen
You won’t believe this, but two nights ago we just looked at the Christmas cards we received in December! Our Christmas was soooo busy and even though we were away in California, the cards have just been sitting in a pile, and we didn’t get a chance to read them until now. We had a… Read More Christmas in February