You want to kiss my egg mon?

We thought it would a long day of driving with small insignificant stops along the way. We were almost right. After driving for a long time we stopped at one of the old churches in Norway, the Ringebu Stave Church. Apparently it used to be customary to build wooden churches without any nails. Our tour leader promised us this church was one of the few left in the country and we wouldn't see a single iron nail.

As usual our tour leader only had half the facts. The church had totally been renovated to add a foyer for tourist reasons and there were heaps of nails! Despite my skepticism upon seeing this however I must admit that the main body of the church was made amzingly out of starves and was rather impressive.


However, even more exciting things were to come. Prepped by a half-hour stop in Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics, we were offered the chance to go bob-sledding. We didn;t have to be asked twice! After putting on our helmets, support belt and jamacian accents.we were good to go.

In winter (when there is ice on the track) bob sleds can finish the track we were on in just 50seconds. As it was, we experienced 3 g-forces and speeds of 120kms p/hr. Kate went first and before Megan had even reached the bottom of the track Kate had already volunteered us both for a second go. Only a quarter of the group went twice. People marvelled at our courage and thrill-seeking behaviour.

After a second attempt to keep our heads from banging side to side and front to back we were quite happy to get lunch and head back to the bus. It was an exhilerating ride!

As we continued to travel north, we ended the day at Andalnes, We explored the campsite and dipped our toes in the river, all in sight of snow-covered mountains.