Norway had the misfortune to entertain me Sunday last. They had to endure me as I had been asked to talk at a seminar. I decided to go over Sunday morning rather than evening so as I could see some of the city of Oslo. It was the furthest north I have been and I have to say that it was strange flying home south and to warmer weather, when you are a Brit. I flew over with two peer colleagues. Friends also talking but from other companies. We know each other well though having glided to Brussels together last year, here.
My peer friend Tom (last introduced to you here ) and I spent the afternoon sight seeing and picture taking. At one point he said, "I think we make cities look good." I almost choked. I did choke. I mean him and I, a vision upon the landscape. Really! I recovered and burst into laughter. Then I realised he meant our photos made cities look good. Phew!
So here are my photos
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| Tom heading to the church |
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| Absoltuely stunning lighting inside this church. I have never seen a church like this |
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| Hard Rock Cafe of Oslo |
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| The Palace (known locally as the King's palace) |
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| I thought this is where US Quaker architecture partly derives |
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| Inside the restuarant where we had our evening meal. Just a pizza |
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| Norwegian open sandwiches for lunch in the office on Monday |
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| The port view from the roof of the office |
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| I loved going up to the roof in the seminar breaks |
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| The airport train has TV in every carriage |
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| Orange water in reception of the hotel |
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| moose sausages (like salami really but moose) |
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| a little bar restaurant where Tom and I ate on Sunday lunch |
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| The outside of the bar |
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| trolls are everywhere |
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| This is 'school cake' it was served in the office Monday afternoon |
There is more on the video on YouTube here
A great tour.
ReplyDeleteNorway's on my bucket list, lucky you, enjoyed the photos thanks!
ReplyDeleteNorway? Colour me jealous.
ReplyDeleteAnd you DID make it look good. Very good. Not sure about 'school cake' though.
I had no idea was Norway looked like (or at least, Oslo). Ironically, a colleague just returned from there. She had no idea what clothing to pack, in terms of climate. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful place. Good post xx
ReplyDeleteWe've not been there... yet. But your photos sure put it on my list of "must do".
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to visit and love your photos. More sightseeing than work is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely city and your photos do compliment it. Looks like you had a good time. Spooky, I travelled to Oslo on DFDS from Copenhagen, your pic brought back memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your fab trip, hope there was a gap in the eating and drinking for the talk :-).
Nice trip! But I think the lighting installers for the Hard Rock Cafe got lost and installed those neon lights at the church instead.
ReplyDeleteLove your photographs ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks for taking us with you. Love that they supplied treats in the office.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit, and which you have captured well in those photos. Warm greetings!
ReplyDeleteNorway looks like an interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, thank you for sharing them with us.
xTania
Thank you for those pictures tempting me to go to Oslo. It looks very Germanic (although don't tell them that!) The open sandwiches look great.
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