sunrises and fridges full of beer.

I am in Georgia. I've been here 2.5 days and there are already some noticeable differences to my home in Norway. First, there is sunlight here. They told me I would miss it, and I thought they were kidding...for the first three years. Now, I get it.

Sunlight. Check.

Also, there is a fridge here...FULL of beer. And it is ALL FOR ME. That is how much father loves me. Look!

It is also warmer here, but I don't have a picture of that yet.

I am in the US for five whole weeks, and I have a great month planned where I am determined to relax, see friends, and visit with my family.

I just have to get over my jet lag first. Apparently it goes both ways! Since I've been waking up at 3.30 each morning--I took the opportunity to watch a sunrise!

What? You haven't been getting my letters?

Right, so let's just pretend that for the last three years, we've been keeping in touch through lovingly hand-written letters sent in the post across the oceans and time.

It'll take all the awkwardness away.

Hm. Actually....you know what also helps take awkwardness away? Flamingos!

Flamingos at De Hoop Nature Reserve

I saw these pink beauties in South Africa this summer. Along with giraffes...and zebra...and elephants...and rhino...and baboons...and...and...!

I think that's a good place to (re-)start... in a far away land with birds and good wine and the beach. Yes. Very good.