Monday, August 29, 2011

Norwegian Elk



I wouldn't call myself a hunter and I have no intention on starting, but there was something special about seeing Anders's Elk head and eating elk meatball. I admire Anders's relationship with nature and respect for what he's eating. It was a rare treat, especially as I normally eat like a vegetarian.

Norway








Drammen, Norway




Drammen, Norway (10 days) Highlights;
- Fresh summer strawberries, waffles and cream
- The sunshine, the rain
- Hanging out with my mor and seeing family
- Scouring the local library for embroidery books
- Seeing Gunvor Nervold Antonsen's exhibition at Rollag's old train station.
- Having a few too many drinks with Anders
- Walking through the forest


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Rhode Island







Rhode Island (4 days)
- Eating fresh lobster, corn and champagne for the first time!
- Baking choc chip cookie icecream sandwiches.
- Visiting Old Saybrook and having a pub dinner.
- Lounging on the beach.


Sunday, August 14, 2011

New York












New York Highlights (6 days)
- Hanging out with Jess and Rob, and meeting their two little girls Annabelle and Amelia.
- Discovering Babycakes, a super cute gluten free bakery with the most delicious chocolate brownies and donuts.
- Going to the Purl SOHO shop.
- Celebrating 4th of July on the balcony drinking wine, eating bbq fish and seeing the NY lights.
- Visiting the MET and seeing the Steve McQueen exhibition and searching for the Modigliani piece.
- Watching an afternoon screening of 'Bridesmaids' with Jess.
- Visiting the International Centre of Photography and seeing Elliott Erwitt and Ruth Gruber exhibitions.
- Eating great food including Mexican and sushi.
- Discovering Madwell and buying 1 too many shirts.
- Reading 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith and loving it.

New York












New York Highlights (6 days)
- Hanging out with Jess and Rob, and meeting their two little girls Annabelle and Amelia.
- Discovering Babycakes, a super cute gluten free bakery with the most delicious chocolate brownies and donuts.
- Going to the Purl SOHO shop.
- Celebrating 4th of July on the balcony drinking wine, eating bbq fish and seeing the NY lights.
- Visiting the MET and seeing the Steve McQueen exhibition and searching for the Modigliani piece.
- Watching an afternoon screening of 'Bridesmaids' with Jess.
- Visiting the International Centre of Photography and seeing Elliott Erwitt and Ruth Gruber exhibitions.
- Eating great food including Mexican and sushi.
- Discovering Madwell and buying 1 too many shirts.
- Reading 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith and loving it.

Travel Journal Pages




Pages from
1. Auckland Museum - Oceanic room
2. Yosemites (left). SFMOMADrawn from Diego Rivera's Indian girl with Coral Necklace (right).
3. Yosemite Falls.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Yosemites







Yosemites: the Mist Trail







Yosemites highlights (2 days)
- American camp vibes at Yosemite lodge, yogi bear style.
- Walking the mist trail and discovering that I'm the beginning and the end of the rainbow.
- Demonstration of American indian weaving.
- Falling asleep to the sound of rushing river outside my window.
- Meeting a little girl who liked to jump in the water.
- Spotting squirrels and deer.