About Us


The two of us together (from Julianna's perspective)

Christian Tarjei
Baby Tarjei driving a
bus through Europe
Tarjei was born in Norway but the curiosity to explore took an early hold on his life. By the age of 3 he had already visited most of the western European countries. Perhaps it was this very interest in new places and new cultures that afforded him the opportunity to form a relationship with someone from the other side of the world?

Tarjei's early years as
 a football player
As most boys, Tarjei engaged in a variety of sports like football (yes, the kind you actually kick around and are not allowed to pick up), scouting, basketball and whatever else came his way. Were girls a sport? Not really, for he was a shy kid. He would always be nice to them, though, and hoped that some day the right girl would respond in kind. How happy was the day when he found his true love! Distance was a nuisance, but would not stop him from pursuing the love he had sought for so many years!




Julianna
Julianna is the kind of girl who, on the surface, likes quiet and calm, but underneath it all, she loves a good adventure!  She grew up in Colorado where she developed a fascination in mountains and nature.  Hiking, biking, and traveling have been a part a regular part of her life exploration...in fact, she beats Tarjei when it comes to the number of continents she has visited. But, never did she think her explorations would take her to Norway!

Julianna riding her bike when little
When not in nature, she is most often heard playing the piano or singing a favorite tune.  In high school she began studying a beautiful piano piece by Edvard Grieg (a Norwegian Composer) entitled, "The Holberg Suite."  As she learned this piece, she developed a love for this composer's music and dreamed of the day that she would get to see the fjords which inspired Grieg's music. Never did she actually think that dream would come true!


Her first lost tooth.
Despite her quiet existence, her adventurous side creeps out, every now and then, longing for new vistas to explore.  So, her latest fascination has been in vikings! Especially in one particular tall Norwegian "viking" with a kind, gentle heart who has won her heart in every way.  He has brought her great happiness, taken her to the other side of the world, and already fulfilled so many dreams!

Julianna and her viking!


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