When we weren't orienteering (no-one can train 24/7- or so we thought until we saw some Norwegians at events) we often relaxed by swimming in the sea north of the Shetland Isles (however it was 16 degrees in the water- not bad for the North Sea)
Below is the result of trying to keep pace with the locals at a friendly evening park race....
Our accomodation for the tour was in Fredrikstad Ski Kulb's Skihytta (She hutta). The club own and maintain it for use by club members as a training facility year round. Locals can also pop in for a cup of tea etc.(Is anyone familiar with the planning regulations in Tockholes?)
Below is the best picture i could find to illustrate our idea of an enjoyable evening activity- going down to the nearest mash and playing football/ rugby/ handball whilst up to our waists in mud/water/ecosystem. Of course the teams were decided by residence- Cumbria played Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.
I would personally reccomend anyone to go and orienteer in Norway as it isn't like anything we have in this country- their whole cultrure is outdoor sport and they will do anything to accomodate orienteering events and training. In summary an exellent experience.
