This was my first European trip, if you exclude trips to London. First 3 days of this trip, we stayed in a house in the country (Bjoneroa, near Jevanaker, north of Honefoss) up the hill from the lake, with no bath or bathroom. Incredibly beautiful country, an unusually warm spring time (20 deg centigrade) with sun. I didn't like not being able to be clean. Our host jumped in the freezing cold lake on a daily basis, but I wasn't courageous enough for this! Last 3 days we spent in Oslo, stayed at the Thon Opera Hotel. Was wonderful to have all the conveniences. Walking up and down Karl Johans Gate and elsewhere. Everywhere we went I asked for hot tea and a glass of ice cubes, so I could have my favorite beverage. Everyone was
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