the weekend

Well, it is another Monday and everyone at UIB (University of Bergen) is on Easter break. A little overcast this morning but probably will go for a hike before it is supposed to rain this afternoon- then to the aquarium? I should do some studying as well!

Slept in on Saturday and then Karin & I headed into the city for some shopping. So far, everything we have purchased has been on SALG (sale!). We found more treasures on Saturday. Both of us bought beautiful Norwegian  sweaters that were reduced prices, what a steal! We were pumped about our purchases and are planning on wearing them for Easter in Trondheim. After shopping, we went home, and got ready to have a fun night out with the girls! Walked to Elise's work to meet her there when she finished up. Elise works at Meny- the Norwegian equivalent to Byerly's/Lunds- fancy! She looked adorable in her work outfit! After she was off, we bought ingredients for the most amazing dinner ever!

Walked back to her house and broke open the wine & began cooking. For starters, we had shrimp & crab sandwiches. I wasn't a big fan of the shrimp- mostly because you had to peel it and their eyes were looking at me and they were full of tons of eggs/poop!!! I digged the crab, though, super tasty! After getting pretty full off that, we had our main course: ultimate nachos! Elise was hesitant when we told her we wanted lettuce on them, but she liked it! They were soooo good! Ate them all!

Later, Kristen came over. Kristen graduated from the hygiene program last year and became good friends with Song & Afton (the girls who studied abroad here last year). She is working part time as a hygienist and at Ikea! She's great! Our classmate, Belinda, came over as well. We hung out and danced to Eurovision songs before walking to the bus stop to go downtown. 

Went to the Scottman- a fun bar full of dancing, and the workers wear kilts! Pretty fun- the dancing is a bit different than the United States, it is a lot of swing dancing here! I think Karin & I enjoyed sitting back and watching the most, we both enjoy people watching. :) Had a fun night and then headed back to spend the night with Elise in her giant bed! Ate 2 pizzas for breakfast and then headed home on Sunday!

Had a great Sunday as well- Karin & I, feeling a little guilty over the nachos & pizza eaten, decided to go for a run around Bergen. After, we were greeted with a chicken wing dinner home-cooked by our housemates, Yi Hu & Kien. They are our buds here- super funny and good cooks! We ate dinner with Yi Hu, Kien & Charlotte (another girl living in Alrek) and then jammed for a bit with Kien's piano and Yi Hu's guitar. Went downstairs to play some intense ping pong and then off to bed!

We are staying in Bergen until Wednesday, then off to Trondheim for Easter. Gut Paske!