bye bye my surf board, hello my new snow-board!

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navias00New member20 June 2011 16:18:52

I'm going to Norway to live close to Oslo.
There in nothing that like most in the world than surfing ... I imagine I will have to storage my beloved surfboard and adapt to new environment .. please is there any frustated surfer who had to change surfboard for snowboard? how was your experience during the transit?

francisaugusto New member

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francisaugustoNew member26 June 2011 20:04:44

I'm going through a similar dilemma... I love to run, and I can't imagine how it's going to be on winter there, coming from a sunny country and running in all seasons...

navias00 New member

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navias00New member26 June 2011 20:24:58

if it is a situation similar to mine, at least you can practice a few months each year. So at least you can see the positive side, you run with more desire in the summer and spring. And in the winter I have heard that is very popular ski trails without having to go to ski resorts. Good luck in your new destination and thanks for sharing your point of view so similar!

francisaugusto New member

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francisaugustoNew member26 June 2011 20:53:45

Well, thanks again! Anyway, I'd miss Galicia a lot no matter what! Good luck up there in Norway!

Harmonie ViP

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HarmonieViP27 June 2011 09:25:29

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Welcome to Expat.com francisaugusto!

All the best,
Harmonie.

francisaugusto New member

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francisaugustoNew member27 June 2011 10:25:55

Thanks Harmonie!

zeast Active member

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zeastActive member10 July 2011 13:12:43

Why not run in winter time? Norwegian do

Kiting is popular at summer time, so are windsurfing

francisaugusto New member

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francisaugustoNew member10 July 2011 13:56:47

Er... isn't it just too cold to run on winters there?

Thebritishone Active member

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ThebritishoneActive member30 October 2011 20:56:30

I have seen people running in the winter (Though only in certain unicey places!) Though I can't say I'm brave enough to face the cold in my running shoes personally...

Liamwoolley88 Member

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Liamwoolley88Member31 October 2011 06:30:53

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Dont pack her away! You can still surf! I live in Oslo and there is a surfable spot 2 hours drive. To rub it in I have just been surfing up in lofoten and another spot abit further north..... Stavanger is good to...should arrange a trip from Oslo to stavanger...

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