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Published: July 15th 2010
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Hey folks,
I am writing this blog from Stockholm. We are a bit late, I know. Things are so expensive over here. We had to walk the entire city to find a library that lets us use Internet for free.
Norway was beautiful, you can enjoy the nature in one of the many great parks of the city or get amaze by the many sculptures that can be for some of a bit shocking. A big thumb up to the Vigeland Park, I am glad I have to visit something like this for free. The only problem with Norway is the cost of life. Norway have a high standard of living. People are all making a decent among of money. This is one of the reasons that 10% of the population of Oslo consist of Sweedish. Even low standard job have decent pay. Social security, education and health services are all free of charge. Because of that, the government thinks some things has to be expensive. Food and spirit are insanely expensive.
So how do we have fun in Oslo? Is it worth it? It certainly worth a visit. If you like walking, hiking or exploring Islands, you
will love Oslo. However, there are several rules to follow. You have to buy beers at the duty free at the Airport if you plan on drinking. You have to purchase all your meals in grocery store...And most important you need to make friends with the people in your room that way you will be able to split cost everywhere. A lot of museum are also free if you like museum.
We spent four nights in Oslo. Our plane land very late and we went directly to bed. We were alone in our dorm again. Something really funny happen at the airport. As soon as the plane land, people were pushing to get out. The staff opens the emergency door at the back of the plane to let people out. We saw people running in the corridor and did the same as them thinking there must be a reason for all the chaos. We then realise that people were running to the duty free shop to buy vodka, whiskey, cigarettes and tones of beers. You can pay more than 10 dollars for a beer. They were not even going to the trolley to get their luggage back.
We
took it very easy the next morning and left the room only at 13h00. We walk around city center and spy the locals. We then walk back to the hostel and met our new roommates. We spent the night with them and visit the Vigeland Park and the fortress.
The next two days were pretty much the same, loads of walking and meeting people from other European countries. We spent our last two nights watching the last two games of the world cup with two British and two Dutchs. We went to a big screen in the port to watch the final.
Time is running down, I will blog more once I find a real computer. Stay tuned I will add pictures asap!
NICK
The hostel
Anker Hostel
Not far from the train station, the area is a bit sketchy at night, but offer an ideal start point. The staff was rude with pretty much everyone and you have to pay to get anything. However, there is a mini-kitchen in the room and we met lovely people. From what people have told me, hostel do not offer many services in Scandinavia and this one
is no exception.
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