Burgers and Fries, Oh My

So it was another perfect sunny day here - the kids and I ran by the school to try to get some help with the supply list and ended up meeting the Primary School Principal and chatted with him for a few minutes. Basically, it seems to be no big deal if the kids don't have all the supplies for the first day of school. He said to check the school store kiosk on Monday at "meet the teacher" and just ask their teachers...apparently not like Katy where you better have everything when you walk in!

We then went on the hunt for a hiking trail in Sandnes called Ragnhildsnuten...supposedly a "easily accessible" site...that I could not locate! I had checked several websites and maps before we left the house and the only thing I could find was a church that was supposed to be close by called Hoyland Church. Well, we found the church and drove off in every direction trying to locate the trail...not a sign anywhere with the name and not shown on any map or website. We were disappointed, but got out and walked around the church grounds and cemetery. It was beautiful and had headstones and crosses from way back in the early and mid 1800's. I am attaching a couple pictures.

Since we could not find the hiking trail, we stopped at IKEA and also Toys R Us to check them out. I know, not even close to a lovely hike around "prehistoric sites," but what do you do? Anyway, It was kind of entertaining to check out the stores anyway. IKEA is much like the US version as is Toys R Us...just imagine everything in Norwegian...hahaha! I was turned around in the IKEA and my super smart son pointed out the arrows on the floor that was the path to follow...go figure. No wonder I couldn't find the trail...

For dinner, we decided it was time to check out the next burger place we had on our list...this one is just a stone's throw away from us and almost right across the street from "Three Swords." It is called Surfin Inn and they have everything from hamburgers to Chinese to baguette sandwiches...and let us tell you - YUM! It was definitely a close substitute for home. We got take-out and headed over to picnic at Three Swords so the kids could play for a bit. Spencer and the kids had burgers and fries and I ordered fried rice with chicken and shrimp. Not bad at all! We had to crack up - this place is also run by a Chinese family like the first burger place we tried, it is also very small (slightly larger than the other one) and the people obviously have their home over the restaurant. Needless to say, we will be return customers!

Spis å leve, leve å spise
Eat to live, live to eat