On the first full weekend of July we took a trip to visit my mother at the summerhouse. If it had not been for the temperatures, it would have been hard to know that it was summer. It was one of the wettest weekends I can remember, and the puddles were deeper than the wellies in some parts. And the fog was very thick for a big part of the weekend. But we had a nice time seeing family and enjoying some nice food.
We did go out in between the worst showers and got our dose of fresh sea air. We got to jump in puddles, find little crabs, throw pebbles into the sea and pick and eat black and red currants and wild blueberries. And of course, very tasty local strawberries.
On our way home we stopped in a small town of Jørpeland for a nice meal in a lovely restaurant called Villa Rosehagen. It is located in an old villa overlooking the sea and as its name means Villa rose garden in English it implies that it has a nice rose garden. The smell of the roses is wonderful and the house is very charming. It is like a nice summer ritual to visit both the town and the restaurant.
I had a lovely fish and shellfish soup and for dessert I went for a homemade carrot cake and my other half decided to try the cloudberry cheesecake, none of them disappointed. Ickle Pickle got her choice of pancake for dinner and ice cream for dessert, but she also helped herself to my food, as she tends to do.
This weekend we don’t have too many plans, but one never knows what happens. What are your plans?
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Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Shame about the weather but you still had an enjoyable time
We did. And the weather has been nice since 🙂
😎
I’m glad you’re having a wonderful weather over there?
We’re enjoying wonderful weather, yes. Thank you
You’re welcome 😇
It’s typical Basque weather
Yeah, I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend?
We are, thank you, Dr Welsh, irrespective of the weather.
You’re welcome ☺️
Rainy at a cottage visit can make for a cozy indoor weekend. Glad you got outside. The desserts on the way home look yummy. No wonder Ickle Pickle could not resist. This weekend we are prepping for house guests from NZ. Busy but exciting. Have a good weekend Maja. Allan
Sounds nice with a visit from far away. Always a lot to do to prepare, but good when they get there! Enjoy the visit and weekend
Sounds like you’re anticipating some fun visitors?
I bet you’ll have a blast! What are you doing to prepare?
The weather makes everything seem so cozy.
It was very cozy!
I’m glad to hear that
I love the little harbour and that restaurant, I loooove carrot cake! A nice visit fir sure, Maja. 🥰
It sounds like you had a great time visiting the little harbor and trying the carrot cake at the restaurant! Carrot cake is delicious, and I bet the harbor was beautiful as well. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit, Maja! 😊
Thank you, I really did enjoy!
You’re welcome 😇
Nice meeting you here!
Looking forward to visiting your blog later
Alright thanks, where are you from?
I am from Stavanger in Norway
Wow that’s a very nice place to live in.
I’m originally from Houston, Texas, but I’m currently working in Scotland. I’m a doctor, and I specialize in orthopedic surgery.
Are you on WhatsApp?
Thank you. Carrot cake is lovely!
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Hello dear friend 👋👋
Raining while the weather is warmer
Not the worst!
Definitely, you still haven’t answered my question yet 🙄
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Nicely shared I enjoyed the pictures. And the desserts 🍰.
Thank you, I liked them too!
I’m glad you do, where are you right now?