Well, it is sunny now at about 10pm. A really pretty light and bright blue sky with fluffy clouds. On the other hand it has been rainy the last few days and chilly as well. David and I took the train to the end of the line and took a hike to a place called Tryvannstua. We got there just as it started to pour. Tryvann means Try lake and stua is a forest building (or living room as directly translated) and these have food and drink available and this one had a nice fire going as well. So civilized and pleasant. It did rain, though, most of the way back.
We had some progress that felt more like a set back in getting our financial affairs set up here. We need a personal ID number to get a bank account (to get paid and pay our bills) and we had to apply for work/residence permits in order to get the number. It was supposed to take at least a week, but we have been waiting patiently for almost a month. Today we found out that our permits had been approved more than 3 weeks ago, but due to some technical error (they say it happens sometimes) the letter was never sent to us. So, off we go to the immigration office and there we find that what was approved does not include the personal ID number and we have to put in an application for that. Another week they say. Well, some progress was achieved.... Every country has its bureaucracy and I feel for people who don't speak the language or know the customs.
Thanks to everyone who has posted a reply. I really appreciate it. I will post pictures here - jut haven't done it yet.
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