I'm the fact man

Another adventure for Scott D. Meyer at 9:03 AM

I'm currently in training for one of the coolest summer jobs: being a tour guide! Basically, I spend almost 40 hours this spring memorizing random facts about Tromsø and learning how to herd massive amounts of bodies through different museums in Tromsø.

For instance, I learned the difference between a fjord and a sund. A fjord is a body of water that cuts inland from the ocean, but that cannot be navigated, meaning you can't get out on the other side. A sund however looks the same but has an exit. Thus, Tromsø is located on a sund, not a fjord. Interesting to know. Also, Tromsø has enough chairs at bars and cafes to seat 22,000 people, which is one-third of the population! Lots more facts to learn, and I hope everyone can come visit this summer to let me tell them all about this "Gateway to the Arctic!"

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5 Comments:

  1. Anonymous said...
    10:23 AM
    great stuff Scoot! Be sure to save me a place on one of your tours in June =D

    -MJ
    Silje said...
    2:59 PM
    Good work! The way to know a real Tromsø-person from a fake one, is to see if they call the sund a fjord. If they do, they haven't got it. Indeed, calling Tromsøsundet a fjord is almost like swearing in church.
    Anonymous said...
    9:30 PM
    We are fired up to visit you and learn more about Tromsø in June! You will be perfect for this job!

    Love Your Snowbound SD Family
    Misha BB said...
    10:58 PM
    Good luck with yer job.
    This is Mikkel from PECOS, by the way. Found ya in the Wiki.
    Anonymous said...
    1:44 AM
    Hi Scott, Have fun learning the factoids of Tromso! We will have to find one of those 22,000 chairs for good food and drinks when we arrive this June. Love Dad

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