Another Reason to Love Norway

One of the best things about Norway is the sense of community here. I have never seen a "No Trespassing" sign anywhere, and people are welcome to walk or ski across farms and through back yards. There seems to be a generosity and willingness to share with others that I really appreciate. The pictures above are of a little wooden cabin along a skiing/hiking trail in Eiktunet. Some pensioners got together and brought this cabin into the woods and stocked it with mugs, fresh water, coffee and a coffee pot. Anyone passing by can just go in and make themselves a hot drink. There is a little table inside and also a couple of picnic tables outside where people can relax and chat. The pensioners also put up 2 bird feeders stocked with seeds--all the chirping birds make this a very pleasant place to rest after a long day of skiing or hiking!