‘ORKNEY is coming back to us,” the wide-eyed Viking grinned. It was the first I’d heard. OK, he was really a mild-mannered painter from Oslo…
I can’t. I’m not from a wee island and I don’t even have an Orcadian granny, which I suppose means that should Orkney decide to go it alone, I won’t qualify for the national team. Nor for that matter will my granny.
Norway really does have something to be jealous of. Norwegian nationalism is grounded in pride in the reality of rural life and backed up by policy decisions. On reflection, Orkney could go the same way. The controversial Highly Protected Marine Areas appear to be a long-overdue precaution which would most likely benefit fishing in the long run.Still with us? I thought so. Ah well, for the Nor-curious Orcadian, here are my ill-informed recommendations. Lykke til.
3) Get your skis on. Yes, it’s a stereotype but most Norwegians really do have their kids on skis by the time they’re five.
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