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Livin' for Disney holidays with great friends
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2006
The cruise is drawing to a close and this was our last day in port. Mind, you we didn't get into Port until 2.00pm. Last night as the ship made it's way towards the Oslo Fiord, the wind picked up and with 72 mile an hour winds across the deck, the ship was pitching and rolling all over the place. Rose apparently woke at 4.00am and couldn't get back to sleep.
A light breakfast for H this morning, she is feeling better, but is taking it easy. Everyone else tucks in with gusto. Morning trivia in the Schooner bar at 10.30am (unlucky again). After a bit of packing they make themselves comfortable in the Centrum and play several games of UNO and generally take it easy for the morning. A pilot was picked up at 10am and by 12noon, we were starting to see some rather impressive sights. R decides he needs to take some pictures and the group head up to deck 11. On the way, they collect some tea and cookies from the windjammer buffet.
The tour that the group booked - Viking Heritage, met in the Coral Theatre at 2.00pm, just after the ship had docked. The Vision of the Seas was already docked in Oslo and was waiting for them. The tour began with the usual city orientation including a view of the new opera house which is all glass and white walls. The first stop, after passing the Royal Farm is the Norwegian Folk Museum. An open air museum with examples of Norwegian wooden buildings from 12 century to present day. The church that they see first is amazing.
The next stop, approx. 3 minutes drive away, was the Viking ship museum, where three Viking long boats have been preserved and housed in a specially built building. The carvings on the front of the boat which was assumed to be for celebrations, are really detailed.
The coach continues the tour, back to the city and then onto the Vigeland Park. The park houses bronze and granite statutes designed by one man, Gustav Vigeland. The statutes are meant to represent Mans journey through life, from birth to death and every statute is naked.
Gustav Vigeland wanted the statutes to remain timeless. Clothes would date them and so everyone is naked.
After, lets say, an interesting walk thorough the park, it's back on the coach and a final drive, this time up into the hills to see the Holmenkollen Ski jump, only to find that when we get there, the jump has been demolished to make way for a more modern ski resort and jump. Poor R, this was the one thing on the tour he was looking forward too. Mind you, the views of the city from the hill top were amazing.
The coach gets them back to the ship by 7.00pm and they have just a few minutes to purchase a couple of souvenirs before they have to get back on ship, as it is due to sail at 7.30pm.
My time dining works well for them tonight as they can turn up for dinner at whatever time they choose. So, just time for a quick shower and change of clothing and they make dinner by 8.00pm. As there is a late show in the Coral Theatre, they took their time over the meal. On their way to the theatre, H collects a coffee and the others order a drink in the theatre. Tonight's act is Mike Doyle, a welsh comedian and singer. A very enjoyable end to the night.
The wind has picked up again and the ship is rocking and rolling. After yesterdays fun and games it will be an interesting night.
A light breakfast for H this morning, she is feeling better, but is taking it easy. Everyone else tucks in with gusto. Morning trivia in the Schooner bar at 10.30am (unlucky again). After a bit of packing they make themselves comfortable in the Centrum and play several games of UNO and generally take it easy for the morning. A pilot was picked up at 10am and by 12noon, we were starting to see some rather impressive sights. R decides he needs to take some pictures and the group head up to deck 11. On the way, they collect some tea and cookies from the windjammer buffet.
The tour that the group booked - Viking Heritage, met in the Coral Theatre at 2.00pm, just after the ship had docked. The Vision of the Seas was already docked in Oslo and was waiting for them. The tour began with the usual city orientation including a view of the new opera house which is all glass and white walls. The first stop, after passing the Royal Farm is the Norwegian Folk Museum. An open air museum with examples of Norwegian wooden buildings from 12 century to present day. The church that they see first is amazing.
The next stop, approx. 3 minutes drive away, was the Viking ship museum, where three Viking long boats have been preserved and housed in a specially built building. The carvings on the front of the boat which was assumed to be for celebrations, are really detailed.
The coach continues the tour, back to the city and then onto the Vigeland Park. The park houses bronze and granite statutes designed by one man, Gustav Vigeland. The statutes are meant to represent Mans journey through life, from birth to death and every statute is naked.
Gustav Vigeland wanted the statutes to remain timeless. Clothes would date them and so everyone is naked. After, lets say, an interesting walk thorough the park, it's back on the coach and a final drive, this time up into the hills to see the Holmenkollen Ski jump, only to find that when we get there, the jump has been demolished to make way for a more modern ski resort and jump. Poor R, this was the one thing on the tour he was looking forward too. Mind you, the views of the city from the hill top were amazing.
The coach gets them back to the ship by 7.00pm and they have just a few minutes to purchase a couple of souvenirs before they have to get back on ship, as it is due to sail at 7.30pm.
My time dining works well for them tonight as they can turn up for dinner at whatever time they choose. So, just time for a quick shower and change of clothing and they make dinner by 8.00pm. As there is a late show in the Coral Theatre, they took their time over the meal. On their way to the theatre, H collects a coffee and the others order a drink in the theatre. Tonight's act is Mike Doyle, a welsh comedian and singer. A very enjoyable end to the night.
The wind has picked up again and the ship is rocking and rolling. After yesterdays fun and games it will be an interesting night.
