Day
Five - Oslo Bound
I was back on the road, heading west toward Oslo.
My first fuel stop was a bit of a reminder how fortunate we are in the
States. The tab for three-quarters of a tank of fuel came to nearly
$75 US. Yikes.
Approaching Norway, I'm not sure exactly what I was
expecting, but it wasn't what I found. I had my Passport ready and hotel
information, just in case I was asked. Instead, there was a sign that
read "If you have nothing to declare, proceed on through."
Just like that, I was in Norway.
Oslo, founded in 1048, is the capital and largest
city in Norway. In 1624, a large fire destroyed much of the city. King
Christian IV rebuilt the city and renamed it Christiania. How's that
for originality? It remained as such until 1925, when the name was restored
to Oslo.
Oslo is a difficult city to navigate, at least for
me. It has many twisting and turning roads that don't always meet up
with each other. I got lost a few times and this would be a common theme
throughout my stay. I eventually found my hotel, checked in, and then
went for a look around town.
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National
Theater
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Norwegian
Parliament
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Lion
Outside Parliament
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I visited the National
Theater and Norwegian
Parliament and then sought out dinner, which I found at an excellent
Cajun restaurant appropriately named New
Orleans. The red fish was fantastic and authentic. I also tried
a local brew, Ringnes.
Day
Six