COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

So here goes. We are in Oslo, Norway and they’re having an unexpected heatwave.

We used the ferry to go over to a couple of museums this afternoon

Postcards from the ferry

City hall on the right


The castle


The first museum we went to was the Fram Museum - all about polar explorer Amundsen. It was very interesting for us because all we hear about him in the UK is that he beat Scott to the South Pole. You can wander all over the ships; it would be great with your kids Lena if you can get up there!

This is Gjøa, the ship that Amundsen used to discover the north west passage over the top of Canada


And this is Fram - his polar expedition ship


Then we went next door to the kon-tiki museum which is all about explorer Thor Heyerdaal. I remember watching programmes about him on the television when I was a child and was quite excited to see Ra II the boat made of Papyrus he sailed from West Africa to Barbados


And also Kon-tiki the raft he sailed from South America to Polynesia

 

[JoesMum]

And a few snaps from the city harbour



And the Parliament building


Just off to find some dinner. Not see you later

 

[CarolM]

So here goes. We are in Oslo, Norway and they’re having an unexpected heatwave.

We used the ferry to go over to a couple of museums this afternoon

Postcards from the ferry

City hall on the right
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The castle
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The first museum we went to was the Fram Museum - all about polar explorer Amundsen. It was very interesting for us because all we hear about him in the UK is that he beat Scott to the South Pole. You can wander all over the ships; it would be great with your kids Lena if you can get up there!

This is Gjøa, the ship that Amundsen used to discover the north west passage over the top of Canada
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And this is Fram - his polar expedition ship
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Then we went next door to the kon-tiki museum which is all about explorer Thor Heyerdaal. I remember watching programmes about him on the television when I was a child and was quite excited to see Ra II the boat made of Papyrus he sailed from West Africa to Barbados
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And also Kon-tiki the raft he sailed from South America to Polynesia
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Wow. Now that is an impressive museum. It looks like quite an adventure. Kids would love it. And it is hard to imagine that kontiki sailed so far in the boat and raft.

 

[CarolM]

And a few snaps from the city harbour
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And the Parliament building
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Just off to find some dinner. Not see you later

The first one if you don't zoom in looks like it could be the silver surfer from the fantastic four stories. [emoji6] Awesome post cards as always.

 

[Kristoff]

@CarolM
I wish I could use heat but it actually isn’t good. Ice pack is best for pain and a natural way to help inflammation. I also take ibuprofen.
Here’s another pic during the long jump.

Today are the finals!!
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Good luck, Kathy’s daughter!

 

[Kristoff]

So here goes. We are in Oslo, Norway and they’re having an unexpected heatwave.

We used the ferry to go over to a couple of museums this afternoon

Postcards from the ferry

City hall on the right
View attachment 239730

The castle
View attachment 239731

The first museum we went to was the Fram Museum - all about polar explorer Amundsen. It was very interesting for us because all we hear about him in the UK is that he beat Scott to the South Pole. You can wander all over the ships; it would be great with your kids Lena if you can get up there!

This is Gjøa, the ship that Amundsen used to discover the north west passage over the top of Canada
View attachment 239732

And this is Fram - his polar expedition ship
View attachment 239733

Then we went next door to the kon-tiki museum which is all about explorer Thor Heyerdaal. I remember watching programmes about him on the television when I was a child and was quite excited to see Ra II the boat made of Papyrus he sailed from West Africa to Barbados
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And also Kon-tiki the raft he sailed from South America to Polynesia
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Norwegians don’t seem to like staying in Norway, at least ever since the Vikings discovered a way to get out

 

[Kristoff]

And a few snaps from the city harbour
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And the Parliament building
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Just off to find some dinner. Not see you later

Hope your dinner doesn’t break the bank.

 

[CarolM]

Norwegians don’t seem to like staying in Norway, at least ever since the Vikings discovered a way to get out

[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[Bee62]

oops, sorry. . . I see you already know about the other thread. I'll go back under my rock now.

Like that ? LOL ! @Yvonne G

 

[Bee62]

So here goes. We are in Oslo, Norway and they’re having an unexpected heatwave.

We used the ferry to go over to a couple of museums this afternoon

Postcards from the ferry

City hall on the right
View attachment 239730

The castle
View attachment 239731

The first museum we went to was the Fram Museum - all about polar explorer Amundsen. It was very interesting for us because all we hear about him in the UK is that he beat Scott to the South Pole. You can wander all over the ships; it would be great with your kids Lena if you can get up there!

This is Gjøa, the ship that Amundsen used to discover the north west passage over the top of Canada
View attachment 239732

And this is Fram - his polar expedition ship
View attachment 239733

Then we went next door to the kon-tiki museum which is all about explorer Thor Heyerdaal. I remember watching programmes about him on the television when I was a child and was quite excited to see Ra II the boat made of Papyrus he sailed from West Africa to Barbados
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And also Kon-tiki the raft he sailed from South America to Polynesia
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Enjoy your days there ! Why do you and hubby own or need a house ? You are at home in every country.

 

[Bee62]

I can see it.

I can see it coming !

To all my lovely roommates !

 

[Bee62]

 

[CarolM]

Like that ? LOL ! @Yvonne G

That is an awesome rock.

 

[CarolM]

I can see it.

I can see it coming !

To all my lovely roommates !

Awweee. So cute. To you too Sabine.

 

[CarolM]

Problem is that they are too short.

 

[Kristoff]

Like that ? LOL ! @Yvonne G

Cozy!

 

[Kristoff]

Mine are Monday and Wednesday...

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hi Ed! How are you? How are the miracle babies?

I'm good.
I'm in Georgia visiting my mother.
So far I've found 2 babies.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I think more like 40, But then I only have the top of your head to base this on.

I'm 53 and going on 80

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I booked a motel a week ago on the outskirts of Albany Georgia (the nicer. Newer part)
I booked over the Internet DIRECTLY through the motel. No middleman.
I received my confirmation.
Upon arrival, I was told that this is "graduation" weekend. Whatever the Hell that is and that they were booked solid. I had no room. Nothing.(And good luck finding another room nearby)
I didn't want to cause a scene. So I quietly went into the lobby area and called the parent companies 1-800 number and let them have it!
They called the front desk, and wouldn't you know it? A room became available.........................And it's a suite!
I just grabbed the room cards and came upstairs to take a shower. But curious, I contacted my credit card company. I only use the same one for travel. It's easy to keep track of. AND I was charged for the suite upgrade!
I got back on the phone to the same 1-800 number with my complaint reference number in hand....And now the room is free.
Should I still write a bad review?
Should I still feel badly about swiping the tiny soaps?
It's a nice room.