My first photo of Norway. It reminded me of Maine
Great place to sail to explore all the islands
Contemporary and traditional architecture
Akershus Fortress and Castle, built in the 1290s, is located right on the harbor
The Norwgian National Opera and Ballet: A contemporary way to enjoy the city on the water
Holmen Kollern National Ski Arena: Olympic Ski Jump–terrifying!
The park is filled with Gustav Vigeland’s lifework of sculpture
All Gustav Vigeland’s sculptures that fill this city park are without clothes. He thought it would date the figures to wear clothes.
The interaction of people with the trees and the water feels universal.
It is said that to touch the foot brings good luck, so it is polished from all the touching.
The girls look natural and innocent. Families visit the city park and enjoy the humanity.
Edvard Munch’s “Hans Jaeger” 1889 at the National Gallery. Munch had an entire gallery there and yes we saw “The Scream.” Munch said he did not paint people, but rather emotions.