DH and I took a little holiday, to visit close friends, John and Astrid, who live in Norway, north of Oslo, not far from the lake Randsfjorden.
John and DH used to live next door to each other when growing up; John later married Astrid, a Norwegian lady, and they settled in Norway.
We just missed their heatwave, and in fact our first day in Norway was wet and very windy, the day we were exploring area near Moss on Oslo Fjord.
Next day the sun came out; we took a ride around the lake Randsfjorden.
Saturday market - this one is a special, once a year market; a big day for the small town;
local youth bands competing,
and even a knitting competition in the front of the best knitting shop I have seen.
Annes Garn is a real "sweet shop" for those with knitting needles and crochet hooks.
I don't think I have ever seen a high street shop with such a variety of yarn.
Just as well we were travelling with cabin luggage only, which put a stop to any temptation!
This stall had a wonderful selection of Kantha throws (among other things).
The friendly stallholder was trying to explain to me what Kantha is and was surprised that I already knew.
Apparently Kantha quilting or embroidery is little known in Norway.
And some of the lovely buildings in Gran.
I leave you with some of the many little visitors to our friend's garden.
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