Oslo, round 2


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June 6th 2007
Published: June 6th 2007
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I can't believe how much stuff I packed into one day. They say you can do Oslo in 2 days, and I just made it. This was the second of my 2 non-consecutive Oslo days and I still had most of the chapter left. I set out early to what I thought was the City Hall for a tour (sounds odd but Rick Steve gave it 2 stars out of 3). Where I actually ended up was the Parliament building. I ran inside and look... Read Full Entry



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Old skis...Old skis...
Old skis...

The one in the middle was from 600 AD, the oldest in the museum (I think).
Oslo from the topOslo from the top
Oslo from the top

A view of the city from inside the ski jump tower.
How cute!How cute!
How cute!

A little baby skier! I think this was one of the famous skiers who started when he was 9 months old! This is his little suit and a picture of him.
Nice viewNice view
Nice view

Ever wanted to look up a skier's butt? What an odd statue...
Wood carvingsWood carvings
Wood carvings

A famous artist did these wood carvings of Nordic mythology. This one is Tor (Thor) with his little hammer and everything.
Wood carvingsWood carvings
Wood carvings

This one is Odin, who I think is analogous to Zeus. His 8-legged horse is famous too.
My chariotMy chariot
My chariot

These shoes took me everywhere! I bought them in Spain for $5 because my others were giving me blisters. All those miles of walking were done in these. Simple, foam bottom, light strap. Awesome! Take that hikers...
The only casualtyThe only casualty
The only casualty

My poor old suitcase. We've been through so much together. It's sad to see you go... But I'll have some nice blisters to remember you by for a while



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