In Oslo

In Oslo, Norway

Monday, Aug 4, 2014

Vigeland Park and Holmenkollen

After arriving in Oslo, Norway this morning and enduring some rain we checked into the Hostel (we thought it was Hotel).

We then went around the town after eating lunch at the local Subway (near Oslo Central Station). One of the places we visited in the morning was a store that sells local music.

Then we went around Oslo Domkirke (Cathedral) and nearby area of Karl Johans Gate. It started to rain again and one of our friend's friend came and picked us up and drove to Holmenkollen Ski Jump area and Holmenkollen Kapell (Chapel).

After that we drove to Vigelandsparken (Vigeland Park) where we saw the park and the sculptures done by Gustav Vigeland. There was still little bit rain but we were able to walk around with ease.

Finally we went our friends house for Indian dinner and met his parents and family. He graciously dropped us off at our Hotel.

Travel to Oslo

Travel to Oslo

Sunday, Aug 3, 2014

JAX to OSL

On Sunday, Aug 3 morning we left Jacksonville International Airport and flew to Newark Liberty International Airport to Terminal A. We had a lay over of several hours at EWR and therefore we had some snacks and ate early dinner at the airport.

We found a Travelex currency exchange office right at the airport. After speaking with the agents we were able to get exchange some American Dollars to both Norwegian Kroner (NOK or NKr) and Swedish Kronors (SEK or SKr). The advantage with them was if he had excess krone or kronor we could exchange back to USD without fees.

Then at 8 PM boarded the United flight to Oslo, Norway. The flight was about 7 hours long and we ate some dinner and early morning snack before we landed in Oslo, Norway in Oslo Gardermoen International Airport. It was bit cloudy and we went through immigration and customs and picked up our luggage.

We then bought tickets form the Flytoget train office to get to Oslo S (Oslo Central Station). We boarded the train and arrived at Oslo S after about 30 minutes. Just about that time it started to rain.