Hi Parents,

Getting internet access has been a bit challenging. Fortunately, today in Arendal, Dawn & I were able to use the Arendal Library to send e-mail reports for Day 3 - Part B and Day 4. However, we were unable to send pictures from Days 3 & 4. After our boat tour this morning (see below), I was able to access an internet cafe and send pictures from Days 3 & 4 to our web team. Hopefully, Delaine and team will get the pictures up soon. (Thanks Web Team!)

Our homestays went very well. We met Pastor Halvard Myhrn, his brother, and two friends at the Arendal Harbor this morning. We boarded their four boats for a trip to the island of Mølen, an island that was important to the early sea-farers of southern Norway. It was rather windy and chilly. So, we decided not to swim and went with "Plan B". After a snack lunch on the island, half went fishing on two of the boats. The "non-fishers" went back into Arendal. (That allowed me this internet access - whew! ;-).

We will meet at 4:30 to go to Pastor Halvard's brother's house for a barbeque dinner.

Tell you more later.

George

Part 2:

We had a wonderful barbeque at Leif Myhren's house. Leif is Pastor Halvard Myhren's brother. Leif, who is an expert chef, barbequed hotdogs, hamburgers, and pork. He also grilled the fish that our "fishers" caught earlier. Then for dessert, he served baked bananas with chocolate and ice cream. It was delicious!

Then we returned to our homestays for a good night's sleep.

George

More fun at the barbeque