There are two parts to this story. The first part is going to be really positive, talking about all the beauty and good things. In the second part, I am going to roast the folks that were unprepared and complain a little bit. The purpose of this roast is partially for my own enjoyment and… Read more

Hei, Hei! That is how folks greet each other here in Odda, Norway! Whats my greeting? Hei Hei. og jeg snakker ikke norsk (Hi Hi! I don’t speak Norwegian). Almost everyone here can speak some English, but Norwegian is the primary language, so I have to let others know I cannot hang. Ok though –… Read more

Before diving into Amsterdam. Quick update from last post. On to Amsterdam It was such a joy to see my two friends, Andres and Juliette. Nothing is better than a good hug from a close friend. Highlights by category!!! Food Activity I think if I were to do it all again, I would have chosen… Read more

Hi my name is Ashley! I smell like dirty underwear, have no clothes with me, haven’t had a good night’s sleep in 3 days, and I also cannot even follow simple instructions. That is the greeting I think I will use in 30 minutes when Terje picks me up. Short Story: I flew yesterday from… Read more

Sometimes they unzip your backpack for you because you cannot feel your fingers. In other words, my new friend Ashley is a hero. Also, shoutout to her for all the photos you will see in this blog because my hands were NOT coming out of my gloves on that hike. Brief Backstory: Ashley is a… Read more

This was truly a weekend to be a remembered. I am still in a state of awe towards the people I have met and the things they have done.To name a few: doctor’s who have practiced in Antartica and outerspace, a nurse from UK’s International Search and Rescue, medics training soldiers in Ukraine, mountain rescue… Read more

Side Note: I actually wrote this 11/11, but the weekend has been so busy! More (and probably better planned) posts coming soon. I am now writing from my hostel in Edinburgh. I am DEAD tired. Why you may ask? Well….GARRY. Garry is the 50 y.o. drunken man in my room. If I was also trying… Read more

I will be straight. There have been some hard moments this week. There is a new boy from France, Axel. Gerard gives him lots of farm tasks but doesn’t offer much for me to do. With Steph gone, no one is easily available to get a ride from either. I have been doing some cooking… Read more

Thought One: In another life, I would be an ok farmer. Why? I love the hustle of it. I don’t do much of the hustling because I still am not the worlds handiest (I need to be shown a task before starting.) However, there is literally always something that could be done, and Gerard is… Read more

Gerard told me I should choose a day to adventure to Killarney National Park. After a little weather and bus research, I decided Tuesday was my best shot! That morning, I packed some food for the day, grabbed a coffee in Cork, and headed out west. Around 11:30, I arrived at the Killarney bus station,… Read more