After I land, I have a culture shock of another kind: The border guards at the airport greet everyone with a big smile on their faces. A happy smile. Not the fake kind. Have you ever seen German border guards? They don’t look happy. Of course, compared to U.S. border guards… but let’s not go …
I land in Lisbon on the 13th of June 2021. This has been a true flight from hell, an 8 hour journey from the retreat in the east part of Mallorca, with a transfer in Madrid, several hours in the air and on the ground, carrying my bag, standing in line and in overcrowded airport …
04th of September 2020. After a very busy week including a mild panic attack, I finally arrive in Norway. In fact, the week leading up to my departure has felt a little like a crime story: One week before my departure I sit in my apartment, watch the news in the morning, well noon, while …
Norway actually has a pretty turbulent history, ranging from the Ice Age to female Viking warriors to the discovery of the liquid gold. It contains a lot of bloodshed, death and oppression – and through it all an obstinate will to fight and resist injustice. Norway is a pretty unique country. I can honestly say …