Oslo

I arrived in Oslo, carrying the weight of the past. It seems like it was an echo of Stockholm and I felt that deeply. Knowing the time for redemption is slowly fading away. Still, I pushed on.

My hostel was a very good dorm. I really liked just how advanced yet rustic the Nordic countries were. I checked in and headed to the Norwegian Folk Museum, using the bus. It was quite similar to Denmark's Lejre in that it showed different eras and architecture of Norway's history. The Gol Stave Church was particularly interesting and honestly the main highlight. From there, I went to Akershus Castle. There were tulips in bloom as I walked by the bayside where the cold ocean wind blew along with the sea gulls.

There was a graduation ceremony and it was fascinating to see the people wear their traditional clothing. From there, I got to the Oslo Opera House. I found the architecture to be quite unique, and I liked the fact that people were encouraged to climb up to the top. There was also the scent of cannabis wafting through the air. By this time, I felt like I had done enough and didn't have it in me to keep going. I took the bus back to my neighborhood and went to the local supermarket to pack some food and grab dinner, both in the form of instant noodles. Courtesy of my good friend Avery's survival techniques that I learned from while in Abisko. The next day was going to be a long trip to the islands of Lofoten.Read more