Thon Hotel Oslo Airport Gardermoen

... amazing. Gustav Vegeland (1868-1943) was recognized for his talents by the Norwegian government and was given a studio and home...he in return offered up his life`s work to the city of Olso. The highlight of the park is a 14 m high Monolith, with 121 detailed human figures, entwined and undermining each other on their effort to get to the top! Very interesting. Unfortunately he died before he saw the park but it was his vision and many sculptors brought to life his drawings ...

... side of the stage. Some people really got into it and busted out some dance moves to accompany the music. It was very funny.   After having enough karaoke and more than enough drink, we decided to head outside to the outer decks of the ship to see just how windy it was. On reflection, this probably isn't the greatest idea of all time given just how windy and rainy it was and how much the ship was moving from side to side. Nevertheless, we all managed to escape ...

... then headed out of town to Berger Gard in Hvalstad. Tucked away up in the hills outside of Oslo, this country home was decorated rustically and was, overall, a nice place to stay. We successfully got online and were able to call friends and family back in the US using Skype. Skype is great because you can sort of turn your laptop to show your caller the room and out the window. Next day, onward on the R7 scenic highway across Norway to Voss!

... country in the world. Ten down, one hundred and eighty five to go! Maybe there's more to it than that? Maybe I haven't told any of you what I'm really doing here because it's a really big secret. Or maybe I'm just insane. Really? Whom of us can really be considered sane? Those of you who toil away every day at the same job for 35 years? Or those of us who take chances and do things that are considered "out of the ordinary"? When you've been reading a ...

... what type of mood to be in or which generation you were supposed to dance to. Every generation was at the place so it was amusing. Then we took the night bus home. Pretty much the same thing you would experience on a night bus in the US of A. Good times. Saturday we went sight seeing in Oslo- specifically to some top tourist spots including: Karl Johan St (spelling could be wrong here, but you know what I mean), the Folk Museum which ...

... small fairy-book houses, and verdant pastures. I felt excited and could hardly wait to start exploring the famed, majestic landscape of this country. But first, I was to meet Judith at 5PM in the lobby of my hotel. Upon arriving to Oslo Central Station, I quickly crossed the street and found my hotel strategically located next to the Airport Express Train platform. After checking in, I went downstairs to the lobby to search for Judith ...

... He then proceeded to tell me the same story as with the fish and chips but this time he had put the crisps and coke in his pocket while he glanced at a newspaper and totally forgot to pay for them before leaving the shop, and sure its too late now to go back as he would just look like a silly old fool. Well, I just couldn't contain the laughter, I was nearly doubled over with the pain and it only got worse as I heard him tell another passenger the story after another small ...

... just how overpriced products are here in Norway. The Whopper meal was 15 US dollars. To truly experience Oslo (or any Scandinavian countries for that matter) it is best to visit during the summer where you can spend your time outdoors, hiking, canoeing, climbing etc. In the winter there is absolutely nothing to do as far as going for a sled ride outside of town being pulled by reindeer of something of the sorts. I took bus just ...

We finally arrived in the city around 6pm (thanks to flying Ryanair) and made it to our hostel in the slightly dodgy part of town but v close to the train station! Walking down the main street (Karl Johans Gate) we came across a stage where these fantastic operatic singers were belting out tunes, so got some free entertainment for the night. Then took a stroll down to the harbour, trying to avoid the delicious ...

... We didnt get to Oslo until fairly late, but it was still daylight of course. First night in the hostel was awesome. Room was huge, even with 6 beds, a table, kitchenette and bathroom. And there was only 4 of us - the other 2 were asleep before us, which is rare. We only really had one day to explore, but Oslo isnt much of a cultural city with lots to do... We did get to see a 17th century fort/castle which was really cool. But we mostly just walked ...