Yoodbye Geilo, ‘ello Oslo

Moving day arrived again, it comes around quickly even though it seems like we stay in a place for a while. But the early morning alarm waits for no one, unless of course you use the snooze button, which we did. We couldn’t avoid it for long though as we had to get up, get organised and also clean the accommodation which seems to be a fairly annoying Norwegian requirement. This was not as easy as it might otherwise have been, Jess was still struggling a little with her damaged coccyx. We managed to get it all done though and soon enough it was one last bus trip into town so we could get to the train station.
One thing we had not been able to find in the town anywhere was a fridge magnet and we were very disappointed not to be adding to our collection. We did have 40 minutes or so to kill though and we hadn’t checked out the tourist information place yet, it was our last chance so Jess, Ruby and I decided we would go and have a look. Just as well we did as we were successful, in finding the world’s smallest and least detailed fridge magnet, but beggars can’t be choosers. All we needed to do was pay and head back to the station, but we had not anticipated being behind the two most annoying tourists in the world asking ridiculous questions of the most patient and helpful tourist information person. We stood there patiently for too long before Jess eventually rudely interrupted them and we could pay and rush back to catch our train.
The train was the same set up as we had had on our last trip so we all assumed our positions and settled in for the trip. It was just under 4 hours and although not as spectacular as our previous one, the scenery in Norway never lets us down. One thing we have managed to avoid on our trip so far is a good old fashioned family meltdown but with the cumulative effect of tiredness, an enclosed compartment and scholastic pressure it was probably inevitable that we were due one. No further details are really required and there is no reason to embarrass anyone by naming names, but we all contributed a little, except Tate of course.
We arrived in Oslo still arguing and made our way to our apartment still arguing but eventually some tears were cried and hugs exchanged and we all made up. We had to pop out to the supermarket to get some snackables and food for dinner which didn’t take too long, and then we chilled a bit while waiting for the final members of our New Year’s crew, Lily’s friends Quentin and Milan have come to join us for the last couple of days of our trip. We played a bit of cards and then they earned their keep by helping Lily make dinner which was very tasty. A fairly quiet evening followed trying to work out what we will do tomorrow to keep everyone happy, Oslo doesn’t seem to have a whole lot going on but I am sure we will find something to amuse us all.Read more