It’s nice, but smallish.

Today, since the museums were closed, I took a early ferry to some small islands close to the city. Very slow time of year, apparently. I was solo on the paths and streets. I saw some quail so that was cool

When my coffee headache wouldn’t leave me alone, I headed back into the city for some lunch and a second hand store. You know and I know it’s all just someone’s old junk, but it’s Swedish junk lol. Found some neat old Marvel comic books.

The botanical gardens are free and nearby so that seemed like the right decision for me for my afternoon walk. It was. So lovely and sunny, and so well laid out. 

Laundry and an evening walk brings me to now.

So ready for bed!

Mary 

Just a short bus ride to Gothenburg.

It’s not nearly as busy as Oslo, but the metropolitan areas are almost as big. Mystery! I’ll have to figure it out tomorrow.

Met a nice gal and had a drink over fries. 

Maybe ride the ferry to an island?

Goodnight!

I’d definitely come back.

However…I’d probably get a little apartment with a washing machine and real kitchen. Use the city as a base to explore the country. Lots of great-looking hiking and skiing, if you’re into that kind of thing.

This last day in Oslo I just walked. To a neat sculpture park, to lots of neighborhoods, to a river, to art parks and the harbor. I’d say I put 15 miles at least on my feet. 

What a neat city. Lots of different cultures. There’s a strong Arabic presence here. 

Low unemployment too, only 4%. If you can get permission to stay legally, health care is affordable (high taxes) and student expenses can be subsidized.is
Also, nevermind. For a city of about 1 million, housing is ridiculously high.

Today I go to Gothenburg, Sweden. It’s a college town a lot like Wroclaw in Poland. So I’ll feel at home there.

Have a good night!

It’s nice. I’d definitely go again, spend a few days hiking and stuff. The town is very pedestrian friendly.

The hostel was great. I had a lovely time chatting with two Thai women as we made lunch. I can’t imagine how expensive it was for them to come to Norway and stay for 2 months. 

A lot in Bergen was inaccessible because of a big bicycle race tomorrow, but I crammed a lot into 5 hours; I saw 10 of the 30 things to do in Bergen according to tripadvisor. All the churches were closed so that made it easy. I’d love to specifically come back in the spring. The guides say that the fjords are lovely with the flowers and all.

Back to Oslo for one more full day.