Being apart was hard, but we kept in touch through Skype and Facebook. The biggest problem was the time difference. When he woke up I was done at work and when he was done at work I went to bed. It was hard to find a time, but we did speak for a long time almost every day. After 45 days it started to get irritating, having to calculate when we could talk, knowing that I had to stay in Norway for another 4 – 7 months. The 13th of February Luke came to Norway to see me. It was awesome to see him again, and I couldn’t believe he was right here in My Norway! The day after he surprised me with a hotel room with a view, because he knew how much Valentine meant to me. It was perfect, and I love having him in Norway. Since he came we have traveled a lot, both in and out of Norway.
The best trip was Alta where we had a lot of luck with us. We got an upgraded hotel and a better car for free and even though it was announced rain, and it was good weather most of the time. In Alta I introduced Norway in a Nordic environment, with meters of snow and a great mountain view. We visited Alta’s Igoloo ice Hotel, which melts every summer and is rebuilt every winter. We also went dog sledging, ice fishing and hunting for the Northern Light. When waiting for the Northern Light in a perfect spot with free coffee and snacks we saw a shooting star, and later a bright strong Northern Light was visible over us. It was a perfect moment.
We had one other perfect trip together during his stay in Norway, our road trip to Rock Im Park, Germany. The first day we took a boat from Kristiansand to Hirtshals and drove to a hostel in Hamburg. I love driving but it was challenging to drive in such a big city as Hamburg. The second day we continued to Nürnberg where the festival was. We stayed there for 5 days, with two of my friends, which I met in Australia. The weather was perfect and I loved seeing bands like Avenged Sevenfold, In Flames, All That Remains, Bring me to the Horizon, August Burns Red, Volbeat, Funeral For a Friend, Escape the Fate and Masterdon. But the best was seeing my favourite band, Avenged Sevelfold! It was my first Festival experience and I love that I could share that with Luke. On our road trip back home we had two stops, one in Hannover and one in Aarhus. I had a cold, and I was pretty glad I didn’t have to drive as each day as I had done on the way down to Rock Im Park. 
Helene,I know you are missing him like crazy but it will go by quickly. That was so sweet of him to get a hotel for your last night, what a guy, I think he must be a real sweetheart. He just looks like a kind loving man,he's definitely a keeper. How do you like his family?
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard anything about them. Thay are probably very nice,they sure raised a fine man. I hope everything goes smoothly for you, so you can get there quickly. Sure wish I had a lot of money, I'd help you out if I did. Keep your chin up and try not to be sad, just remember what you have waiting for you in Australia. Take care. Love, Aunt Judy
It was indeed sweet of him, surprising me like that. He is definitly a keeper, he is everything I want in a man. And I know this will work out as long as I dodn't get too home sick or something.
ReplyDeleteHis family is very sweet. When I met Luke he lived with his brother and we have asked if he want to live with us again ( along with my friend). Luke has 3 younger brothers, and the youngest is 13 years younger than Luke. His parents are sweet, and they did a great job with all of their sons. And I felt very welcome tform the first moment I met them.