Norway Day 35

We did a lot of sight seeing yesterday. And these pics aren't in order. But here they are anyway.

We got ice cream after a late lunch. Hazel also wanted a stuffed penguin for her souvenier. I figure that whatever helps my kids remember their trip makes a good souvenier. And Hazel will always remember that she got the penguin in Norway. So I guess it works. Even if it isn't my first choice.

Hester and Andreas have been such gracious hosts. It's pretty brave to accept 8 long term house guests when you've only been married for 3 months. We really appreciate their hospitality.

We walked along the pier and wharf in the Oslo fjord.

This is the Nobel institute.

This is City Hall. It took them a very long time to finish it. Stopped construction due to the war. So it has a few different architectural styles. I guess they kept changing their minds.

We found a souvenier store that had one whole floor dedicated to Christmas things! I love Christmas.

This is the Parlaiment Building.

There are these two lions in from of the Parlaiment Building. They were carved by two convicts. Apparently their work was so good, they were pardoned and freed after they completed their work.

At another store there was this cute toy. The story of the Princess and the Pea and play set. It included a bed, a quilt, a pea and 5 mattresses, along with a storybook. Cute idea.

Hazel entertained herself at the store.

We went out for a lunch of traditional Norwegian food. Vickie wanted reindeer meet, so we found a restaurant that served it and went. Other traditional foods are meatballs, fish cakes, salmon, potatoes, and gravy. Meatballs are especially tasty with lingonberry jam.

It was a fun day. We walked a lot.

This week we will be travelling outside of Oslo to Bergen, Flam, Voss, and a couple other destinations. Going by train, bus and boat. Lots to look forward to.