Norske språket er skrullete (2 words..google translate)

Let me bring to your attention that all single women and men should make the journey to Oslo, Norway at some stage in life.  These Norwegian individual's were genetically blessed and deserve a mention.  Nowhere have I come across such a concentration of good looks, for sure Paris had the occasional head turner but Oslo is teaming!!! Not only are they sensational looking with their deep tans, light hair and limbs to turn you green with envy but they are very friendly and likely to be earning some mad cheddar (money?).  I'm basing this on the ludicrous prices of food and drink (Daniel's single 330ml can of cider was equivalent to $13.50NZD) and I'm presuming the wage is relative?  So singles if you're still seeking take the plunge!


Prettiest thing Oslo had on offer were the multitude of parks, water fountains and sculptures.  Frogner Park in particular, home to Vigeland Sculpture Park which was created by Gustav Vigeland in the 20th century!  The sculptures are set amongst lush green and bright florals with some preculiar works providing buckets of entertainment.

Most puzzling thing on offer in Oslo..whale shaped goodies.  Last I heard there was some serious whaling going on in Norway.  This leads me to 3 possible reasons behind whale shaped foods; a) Norwegians are demonstrating that they embrace the consumption of whales, b) these foods contain some part of the whale carcass (shudder), my last and most plausible c) bad taste.  Let me assure you I didn't think twice about consuming my 6 lolly pick'n'mix collection equivalent to $6NZD, oh hell!

Oslo Live Festival 2010, featuring my new most listened on iPod 'Chiddy Bang' and one of Daniel's favourite rappers Bun B.  Ironically his wife was on the stage behind the DJ station bopping and singing along to his morally-rich lyrics, regarding smoking weed and banging hoes.  We have a prized photograph of Daniel meeting Bun B which was caught a millisecond second before our camera died, awkward to say the least.

Meet Edvard Munch, a deep and dark Norwegian Symbolist painter, print maker and leader of expressionist paintings.  You may be familiar with 'the scream' we were lucky enough to see the original in the National Gallery.  Reading about his childhood gave insight into his famous painting featuring a distressed individual set against a blood red sky.  An interesting experience looking at some elite Norwegian art, also a new appreciation for JCC Dahl but you'll have to look him up as this blog is turning into a novel.

In summary Oslo welcomed us with luscious parks, spectacular architecture, breath-taking views and outlandish expense.  We parted feeling refreshed, penniless and slightly underfed hehe.

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