Today we flew from Stockholm to Oslo (a one hour flight, cost, $63). No snow in Oslo, luckily. Oslo feels more American than anyplace we have been so far. Some interesting modern developments, and some nice old buildings, but less character. Though more may be revealed...
The chief disappointment is that the Munch Museum is closed for re-installation, though there are lots Munch paintings in the National Gallery. Except that the National Gallery is closed for the two days that we are here because of a strike by the security personnel. (This is the city where Munch paintings are routinely stolen from museums.) So we will find other things to see. Though we will skip the Norwegian Scout Museum.
Oslo seems to deserve its reputation as the most expensive city in the world. Another oil economy, like Russia. Dinner was quite ordinary. Usually I am willing to try almost anything, but I drew the line when I saw whale steak on the menu.
