Hello, community, friends, and travelers! Greetings! Today is the day to express our gratitude for all the wonderful things that happened in 2025. There were many ups and downs in this adventure we call life, but we navigated them well and found our bright path. Time has brought us closer together, and we have succeeded as friends. The year flew by incredibly fast. What we achieved is significant, and even what we couldn't accomplish has its value because we learned from it. We will strive even harder in the coming new year. I wish you all happiness, good health, and prosperity. Here, I am sharing some of my experiences from January to December. They include memorable travel posts that showcase both local adventures in nature and other enjoyable moments in different places. January

A nice walk on the In beach paradise, 200 meters from our house, a morning walk is very peaceful, which makes the body and mind fresh and calm. February

A quick trip to Karnataka, Belgaum, to visit my school. March

Crossing the Mandovi River for some bureaucratic work at Panaji, the capital of Goa April

An unexpected overnight stay in Muscat due to a cancelled transfer flight May

Back in Norway, preparing for a spring visit to the nursery for some flowers in the garden and around the house.

Travelling to Ryfylke in southwest Norway June

Summer walks outside town.

Visiting Drammen, a nearby city. July

Summer walks around hometown. August

summer at the harbour

A visit to World's End at the southern tip of Tjøme

Late summer walk in Bøkeskogen, the beech forest. September

A walk to Kuøya, an island near my hometown that is accessible on foot when the tide is low.

Skråvika, a small cove just outside of town. October

a few days touring Riga, Latvia.

Hurricane Amy's devastating effect on Askeskogen, our daily walking and mushroom foraging forest. November

a trip over the pond to visit family in New Hampshire December

once again an overnight stay in Muscat due to flight complications offered the opportunity to see some of the sights in the prosperous city

and closing out the year back in India where we started. Thank you, and Happy New Year to you all. [//]:# ([//]:# (!worldmappin 15.78589 lat 74.74413 long d3scr))

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