I faced a big fear of mine yesturday. Heights.
I hiked up a fjord! This one— http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prekestolen
it took 4 hours and was the hardest thing i have ever done. as i stood on the edge of Prekestolen (Pulpit Rock) I was overcome with emotion and my fears dissapated beneath me. the clouds surrounded us because we were so high up and I have never been so high. Who needs drugs when you have these personal accomplishments and fears to overcome?
The nature going up was surreal and it was so life changing…i felt so close to the goddess of nature, the only god i really believe in besides my own god. I felt transcendent. Many people go to this rock to overcome challenges, and to jump off when they want to die. Larsen and I obviously did not jump off, but the thought freaked us out!
We accomplished so much just with the hike, and sharing the experience with eachother, it was really moving and emotional. 
Its nice to be with someone who values and appreciates nature as much as I do.
I feel like I have never felt before.
On a sadder note….
Last night Øyvind had to slaughter a rooster that was giving problems to the flock (there were too many) and Larsen and I decided to watch so we know what to do when we have our own chickens. I felt really bad for him, but I guess he would have just caused more death to the hens and it was for the greater good of the flock. Bah! You cant really give away roosters because no one wants them, usually they have too many already. We will use its body for a soup broth. It was strange witnessing this as a vegan/vegetarian, but I am learning a lot about nature and the natural process of things. If anyone has questions about this process or how the ordeal went, feel free to ask.
We leave for Italy Wednesday….I cant wait!
