Day:269, Words:269

The photos of smiling kiddies from the local kindergarten arrived in the mail today. I love the way the photography companies send you a pack containing a heap of different styles and sizes of your little cherab, in the hope that the inconvenience of re sending them outweighs simply paying for the lot. They do make good Christmas presents for grandmas and great grandfathers, yet there are so many shots, it looks as though Madonna's publisist has changed career path and is in search for the 'Material Toddler'.

We chose the group photo and two others and sent the remaining bundle back to the photography factory, which must have a room set aside for the mountain of returned kindergarten pics.

The kindergarten in Øksfjord is a magical arena. The kids appear to be enjoying each minute and many are teary and argumentative when parents come to collect them at the end of the day. They are outside, more often than not, regardless of the weather and have the best of nature at their immediate disposal. Despite their young ages, the kids are forever climbing up their mini mountain, stuffing their little mouths with blueberries when available.

There are visits from the fire truck, where the kids become familiar with the operations of the vehicle and receive tips on what to do in the case of a fire. There are trips to the 'beach' (a 30 metre stretch of cold sand) and the views are spectacular, as is the case everywhere in Øksfjord. Those lucky enough to attend Øksfjord kindergarten enjoy a carefree and adventurous experience in a wonderful environment.

 

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