Sat around CPH for about 2 hours before checking in and boarding. One of the best airports I've seen in recent months. A 1 hour flight with a beautiful sunrise later, we reached Gardermoen, Oslo's internation airport. Drew NOK, took an airport transfer to Greften Station, a very misleading name as it turned out to be even smaller than the bus stops in Singapore. With no further instructions of how to get to out hostel, we could only ask around. It took us quite a bit of time, weathering the wind and rain before we arrived.
The routine of circling the places of interest we researched took us about an hour plus before we set off for town, grabbing lunch at Rema 1000 along the way. Took a tram to town, walked to Folks Theatre (a place with posters of semi-nude/nude women and a model inspired by Kate Moss). Next up was the Opera House. A sleek architectural creation with slopping walls and roofs. With the wind whipping a mess of our hair, we spent quite some time snapping shots.
Too tired after not getting proper sleep for the past 29 hours, we gave Akershus Fortress and Castle a miss and decided to just take photos from Aker Brygge where we could also see the Oslo City Hall. While walking there, yj and I actually fell asleep walking! Only woke up after a near collision with a cyclist and subsequently stepping into an icy cold puddle.
Karl Johan Gate, the main shopping street of Oslo was the last destination of the day. Searched for Omega 3, as recommended by b's mom. Another near incident of stand sleeping while browsing through the shops made us throw in the towel and head back to the hostel for dinner and much needed rest.
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