The "Hut"

We were so fortunate to have Marit and Jarl take us to their "Hut" for a night. It was one of those experiences that tourists aren't supposed to have, ya know, and we felt so lucky to get the chance...Anyway, I say "Hut" because thats what they call it but I use quotations because its much more than just a hut. Its more a cabin with the perfect balance of simplicity and technology, both primitive and modern. Jarl calls it his paradise and I got see and experience many of the reasons why I believe he feels that way. We borrowed rubber boots to hike to the "Hut" because without them our feet would have been drenched with even minimal steps in the sloshy, saturated sponge-like  terrrain. We hiked around the nordmarka, the forested area north of Oslo,  that afternoon and ate our packed lunches atop a hill will wonderful 360 degree views. That night Marit and Jarl prepared a grubbin' meal for us and we heard the history and saw pictures of the old and new "Huts." The old one actually burnt down around 4 years ago and they lost everything! The story is scary, sad, and amazing all at the same time and now they have their new "Hut" to continue to make memories. I slept in my own room with a double bed and slept under my huge down comforter with the window open, breathing in the crisp mountain air. It must have been the best night's sleep throughout the whole trip.
 

The "Hut"

A view from lunch on our hike

A path through the marsh-like terrain