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March 19th, 2009

One disadvantage by planning early, is that an important aspect might change…

USD/NOK

To be continued…

Update: The US is now the fifth most expensive country to visit

The all new Dodge Durango

March 16th, 2009

I can’t believe this was the only telvision ad I found for our car of choice, only in America…

102…101……100!

March 11th, 2009

I dag, onsdag 11. mars, er det nøyaktig 100 dager til det står seks spente nordmenn på Gardermoen, klare til å ta sats og kaste seg ut i The Wild West. Det innebærer at vi utrolig nok tilbakelegger oss den langdrygde tre-tallsæraen og beveger oss mot en tosifret nedtelling allerede i morgen, noe som varmer et studenthjerte. Den liflige lukten av freedom fries kan nå så vidt fornemmes, hånden begynner å klø etter et håndtrykk fra Rupert Jee, og et lavt ekko av Californias bølgeskvulp er å spore i skolenes korridorer hvis du legger øret mot bakken..

fireworks

Driving on the wrong side of the road

March 7th, 2009

Visiting Cameron in Glasgow, we’re warming up for Road Trip ’09 with a drive in the Scottish Highlands. Just finishing a guided tour at the Auchentoshan Whisky Distillery — with the mandatory tasting afterwards — we’re now heading for Loch Lomond in our flashy rented Vauxhall Astra. Our two designated drivers both face different challenges — while Cameron always enjoys a taste of whisky, for Erlend staying on the right (left…) side of the road is enough to contend with. Fortunately we saved eight pounds by skipping the insurance…

Quote of the day:
Venstre side, Erlend!

Enjoying our scotch after a finished tour

Enjoying our scotch after a finished tour

Our ride for the day, a fancy Astra by Vauxhall (owned by the soon to be bankrupt GM)

Our ride for the day, a fancy Astra by Vauxhall (owned by the soon to be bankrupt GM)

Martin getting in the passenger seat of our Vauxhall aka GM Astra

Martin getting in the passenger seat. Check out the 17" rims!

Hello World!

January 26th, 2009

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