I just got back from an exhilarating sauna experience. We did some work today for a guy named Edvin who lives in Skjolden. He's an amazing man of God who's been involved with the Navigators in some capacity for most of his life, but he's also getting on in years so we helped him out by doing some yard work (mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, etc.) and also some prep work so we'll be able to paint part of his house either tomorrow or in the near future. Anyways, out of appreciation for our work he offered us the use of his sauna this evening... so use it we did. Three sessions followed each time by a quick dip in the 3- or 4-degree C river water has a way of invigorating the body, soul, and mind. Now I can't wait until the banya in Latvia!

I hope we get to do some more hiking soon - it's been several days since our last "real" hike (not counting the brief stroll to the Skjolden overlook yesterday), and I'm really feeling the urge to tackle one of the many mountains surrounding us. I was talking with some of the guys last night about - hold that thought, someone must have read my mind because there's been a quick change in plans: I'm headed out on a night-hike with Lars and Cody. Adios.