I had the opportunity to be in Oslo the day Obama left. I arrived early in the morning and when I reached the city the streets were filled with police and their automatic weapons. They completely outnumbered the pedestrians. It was hard to get around as the footpaths were still lined with steel fences. There [...]
News and comments from two of the top newspapers in the last 24 hours. Aftenposten Article Headings: Should Reconsider His Position – (author NTB) 10/10/2009 A Pathetic Mistake – (author unknown – discussion forum) 10/10/2009 Limbaugh – The Nobel Committee Wants To Help Obama Castrate USA – Anders Nordstoga 10/10/2009 Comments from Aftenposten: Obama Awarded [...]
On the 10th of December every year an award ceremony is held at the Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway, for the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize is awarded by the Nobel Committee and is given in the presence of the Norwegian King and other prominent world leaders. The Nobel Peace Prize has always been shrouded [...]
Picture from FacebookCurling is one of the more obscure events in the Winter Olympics, but is still one of the many events where Norwegians seem to excel.
The Tyholt Tower is the second biggest tourist attraction in Trondheim.
Confirmations were important for entrance into adult life. One had to have their confirmation to be able to work or get married.
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line.