Hei Norway!
The Scandinavia guidebook pages we have been skimming through has finally lifted its pages and breathed life to these seemingly faraway countries as we first arrived in Oslo, Norway. During our visit, Norway's neutral grounding in past world wars clearly reflect its city - a calming vibe, barely unscathed by traumatizing tragedies of what tore the world apart. The surrounding neighborhoods of Bygordy showed a love and value for family life where kids and parents giddily play in their backyard. And it has saddened us greatly when the news about its bombing and shooting hit global news. Heroin, on the other hand, holds Oslo captive to addiction. And although drug users are not considered harmful by locals, heroin use is so rampant, law enforcers can't help but let druggies slip by and simply drive them on the opposite side of the main train station.
On a lighter note, Norway is a super clean city thanks to their love of the environment but a super expensive one for sure and we thought UK£ was bad! Ha! So well dying of thirst, we had no choice but to buy a liter of Imsdal water for $5.00! Water never tasted that gooood we tried to drink sips of it until we crossed the borders of Germany a week later. Seriously, no pun intended. We only had a day and a half here and made the best out of it sightseeing the city. One of our goals was to see Edvard Munch's original "Scream" painting but to our huge dismay was closed for a holiday. BUMMER. Instead, Oslo gave us the Viking Museum, Vigeland Park, Nobel Peace Center and Oslo City Hall.
Unlike the other many cities we've been to, visiting Oslo literally felt that we were barely scratching its surface. We didn't even get a chance to see a fjord! Hmmm...so I guess the more reason to come back for more.
Unlike the other many cities we've been to, visiting Oslo literally felt that we were barely scratching its surface. We didn't even get a chance to see a fjord! Hmmm...so I guess the more reason to come back for more.
Vikingskipshuset
educates the public about the Vikings!!! It houses three humongous Viking ships together with relics and artifacts preserved for this sole purpose.
Nobel Fredssenter
or the Nobel Peace Center dedicates itself to the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize together with their desire to educate visitors of other cultures, history, world problems and current news.
Oslo Radhaus
or Oslo's City Hall remains as one of the best municipal hall we have ever seen, lavishly decorated in beautiful, bright palettes by Norwegian artists. Basked in rich wood, orange and golden hues, the congress meeting room exhibits an elegance and luxurious ambience that won't go unnoticed. Every year, the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize are awarded here.
Vigelandsparken
is a beautiful sculpture park by Gustav Vigeland portraying different stages and relationships of human life mostly in granite.
RSS Feed
