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Re: Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets Of Orkney
Jan 06, 2017, 18:08
I thought I'd made a big mistake by spontaneously booking three nights in Oslo over Christmas - I soon realised it really does close down (though some trams, buses and tube trains were operating). It was actually perfect, almost eerily quiet as though 99% of the population had been kidnapped*; peaceful, with blue skies, bright sun, lovely sunsets over the water...

I had carried food (and Whisky) with me, had an Interrail card and found a crazy deal on a hotel, and I think I spent around 20 extra pounds during three days there. (Gustav) Vigeland Park is free and open all year round, as is the fortress. The Cathedral services were free and it was under 5 pounds to get into the Emanuel Vigeland Museum!

Tromsø was a perfect contrast.

*Not that it would be "perfect" if 99% of the population had been kidnapped!

:D

PS Oh, that makes me sound so mean... I did contribute to the collection box in the Cathedral!
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