Snøkuten (the snow-run)

After the last few days of pouring rain the snow is all gone. This is what I like the least about November: it is so cold, and dark. All sharp corners (or mud - should it happen to be above freezing. Tonight was the second Snow-run. That's what they call the 4 - 7 mile evening walk/run in a village 1500' above sea level. Not that there was any snow today. The name is because the walk is done one tuesday evening pr month from October to March. It is a sosial event as well as a race. People walk or jog, often with their dogs, sometimes with children or babycarriages. And the racers compete fiercly. Warm juice is served at the end. mmmm. People come from as far away as Oslo (1.5 hrs by car) to participate. Participation in 4 of the 6 events brings a prize. This year it is art. In earlier years it has been pottery. Irene is joining Tor and me for this years walk.