Denver to Oslo and a Rainy Day in Oslo:
We started the at our respective gyms getting a workout in. Then home to prepare for the trip. The Boys were wound up and ready to get to Puppy Camp. Even Kenai was barking and howling as we arrived. The drive to the West Parking Spot Blue was uneventful, other than a stop at Cabelas to check out a camp stove. Lynn found a sling bag she thinks will work as a nice day bag. Note: the Blue Parking Spot is not as efficient with their shuttle management so plan extra time.
Checked in at airport and dropped our bags and headed to the UAL Club. We were way early so I finished uploading images to my website from our last trip. The flight to Munich was great as we had Polaris Class (first class/business). Then in Munich we had three gate changes and ended up in three different lounges at three different terminals. The our flight was delayed as the crew timed out and a new crew was needed. Thus we were an hour late on our arrival in Oslo at 11:00 PM.
Glad we use the Raddison Red hotel at the airport as it made the walk short and we got checked in. We rearranged some bags and crashed for the night.
We woke to a troll weather kinda day with grey skies and rain. Thus the plan is to visit some museums today.
As the day progressed the skies did clear and a beautiful day of gorgeous weather was had.
We had an in room breakfast of pastries and coffee and then off to take the train into the Central Station. This about a 20 min ride and the Radisson Red has a good rate. Train fare is covered by the Oslo Pass.
Arriving at the Central Station, we walked to the Munch Museum. The first available entrance was at 1230. Having about 1 1/2 hours to wait we decided to make a hot dog run for lunch. One can get there by taking either the 34 or 54 bus to the Alexander Kiellands Plass stop. It is a short walk from there.
Syverkiosken is one of the last hotdog kiosks in Oslo. Here, you can get sausages prepared the traditional way, in lompe/lefse, (there is a difference in the two but I am not sure of what that is, a good question for the ships chef) a flatbread made from potatoes, or with new, innovative flavor pairings.
The toppings are always homemade, and the sausages are boiled in a rich stock, made according to Syverkiosken’s secret traditional recipe.
We had a great conversation with the owner discussing the differences of Norway vs the USA. All was good.
As we were leaving, the owner suggested we we go to a nearby water fall. Who knew there was a waterfall in the city of Oslo. Well now you do.
The most spectacular waterfall along the Akerselva River, located next to the small, red house called Hønse-Lovisas hus and the Beier Bridge at Grünerløkka. I was glad we made the hike to see it.
We then took the 54 Bus back to the Munch Museum.
One plus to the Munch Museum is the displays are always changing. Currently there is a display titled Lifeblood Edvard Munch. Munch’s father was a doctor hence had a connection to the medical field of his day. This, along with his poor health, made made for the subject of many of his works being surrounded by medicine. Munch would often pay doctors with his pieces of art in exchange for medical treatment. This may further explain the darkness to a majority of his work as he was plagued by health issues and mental illness his whole life.
We then took two trams to the the Nobel Peace Museum. Here at the Nobel Peace Museum, one can explore the Nobel Prize, Alfred Nobel’s life and the achievements and discoveries of the Nobel Prize laureates. The exhibitions and activities cover many different fields – natural sciences, literature, peace and economics.
Alfred Nobel had a clear vision about the prize that he created. In his will, he wrote that he wanted to reward those who had “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind”. The Nobel Prize laureates and their stories come to life at the Nobel Peace Museum. Their work and their life journeys reflect the history of the early 20th century through to the present day. By learning from the past, we can better understand our present and shape our future.
Interesting things I learned or was reminded of: The Nobel Prize medallion is cast in gold mined with the use of Noble’s invention- dynamite. The medallion was designed by Vigeland. I had forgotten Teddy Roosevelt and Freidtjof Nansen were recipients of the Prize.
Nobel, in his will, had all his holding divested and created the Nobel Foundation. The Foundation manages the finances from his will.
We made a stop at a couple of shops to get great sandwiches and pastries for tonight and tomorrow morning. Then we caught a crowded train back to The Radisson Red for the evening. 13,000 steps for the day.
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