Vacation Part #2, Oslo and surrounds

After three adventure-filled days in Tromso, we boarded a flight for Oslo.  We then spent the next 2 days wandering around the city.  We learned that everything, and we mean everything, in the USA is dirt cheap.  And everything is crazy expensive in Norway.  We had fun exploring a nighttime outdoor Christmas market and strolling through the streets.  Good news was that there is more daylight in Oslo than in Tromso.

First up, Akershus Castle.  Unfortunately the castle itself is open only on the weekends and it was Monday.  The grounds were open and we were able to visit a museum.  It was a worthwhile stop to make.

We had a quick bite for lunch and then it was off to Holmenkollen, the big ski jump.  We walked through an excellent museum which focused on the history of skiing, went to the top of the ski jump, and then we took a ride on a ski simulator.  Fun!

view from observatory

at the top of the jump

sunset as we left the venue

The following day we boarded a ride called "Norway in a Nutshell".  More about that in a future post.