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.

Long but great day.

Up early for a train to the west coast of Norway. I wasn’t really going to go to the expense, but Rick Steves said that if you go to Norway and skip the fjords, your passport needs revoking. I always do what he says.

The trains here are very nice. We were delayed several times but nobody got too upset. 

The historic Flam railway was worth it. Trains are so much fun for me. And the town of Flam itself is super small and nice.

The highlight of my day, was of course the boat ride. The combination of the sun and water and the breeze….lovely.

Now I’m in Bergen. Nice place it seems. There a funicular I’m looking at riding tomorrow before my train back to Oslo.

Goodnight!

Just a fantastic day here in Oslo. 

Completed the walking tour, found out that i’d seen it all yesterday lol. The downtown area isnt so big. Still cool, always enjoy all the factoids.

Took the bus to the ship museum. It’s small, like most museums here, but nice to see something in just an hour or two. The neighborhood was so pleasant I had a snack there and a walk around. 

After my afternoon sit down, I went to see the Oslo opera house. You can walk around on the roof! Beautiful place to look at the docks.

Another walk along the promenade and my day was done. 

Tomorrow I take a sightseeing train and boat ride to Bergen.

😊