The rain stopped for a while on Saturday--finally! So we took the chance and drove to Oslo, capital city of Norway. We lived for many years in Oslo, so it was fun to go back to old haunts, favorite shops, mingle with the summer tourists, and eat out. As always, the camera was handy, so here's a little sampler of our grand day out in the city.
The Royal Castle, at the end of Karl Johans gate. You can almost walk right up to the front door and ring the bell (sort of...)!
Here's King Karl Johan overlooking the city. His lovely motto is engraved on the monument: "Folkets kjærlighet - min belønning", meaning “The people’s love is my reward”.
Public park at the Royal Castle.
Monument to Norway's Queen Maud, granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
The National Theater, exterior and garden.
Interior of GlasMagasinet, one of Oslo's oldest and finest department stores.
Sitting by the fountain at the National Theater.
Tomorrow I'll take you to a few more places! Happy Day! :o)
What a beautiful city. I love the statue of Maud - it is exquisite.
And, I especially love your picture. You look so pretty and happy. And, that fountain in the background is magnificent.
I'm glad you both had a clear day for another great outing.
Posted by: Beverly | July 19, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Lots of great pics, but the last one is a real gem... in the finest way, you look like a gorgeous peacock!
Posted by: Natalie | July 19, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Looks like a lovely day out Tracy! The Royal Palace looks a bit like Buckingham Palace. I like the statue of Queen Maud-very simple. You look nice sitting by the fountain too!
Posted by: Sarah Wallis | July 19, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Oh that public park looks delightful and charming. It looks like an excellent outing.
Posted by: Lemon Tree Tami | July 19, 2009 at 07:40 PM
I was just thinking, too, that you look like a beautiful peacock. What fabulous pictures. It looks like an amazing place. Thanks for sharing, Tracy! xo
Posted by: Gigi | July 19, 2009 at 10:17 PM
It looks like you had a fabulous day. It is a dream of mine to visit Oslo. Thank you for your lovely and supportive comments on my blog. You are a good friend to have here :)
xxx
Posted by: hannah | July 19, 2009 at 10:22 PM
It's all been said! I enjoyed that visit to Oslo and you look so happy!
Tracy, I also adore those scarflettes; what a beautiful, simple idea!
Posted by: alaine | July 19, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Looks like a beautiful day you had. Thank you for sharing it all with us. Hope the sun was shining today for you too.
love Sheila
Posted by: sheila jones | July 19, 2009 at 10:45 PM
What an absolutely beautiful city! Those are awesome photos, too! Thanks for sharing!
I had no idea that one of the former Queens of Norway was a granddaughter to Queen Victoria! How cool.
Thanks for the History lesson! :)
Posted by: tattingchic | July 20, 2009 at 12:29 AM
What beautiful sites! I'm happy to hear that you and your hubby got to take a little trip. I remember how tough it was during the snowy winter in Boston. But oh how fun it is to finally get to leave the house! Glad to see you smiling :).
Posted by: Sophie | July 20, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Thanks for taking us along on your grand day out in the city of Oslo! It was fun! Gosh the interior of the GlasMagasinet is indeed very fancy! Looking forward to part 2 of the trip :)
Posted by: Tracy | July 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Thank you for taking us along to Oslo, I would so love to visit one day!
Ooohh how lovely is that photo of you, so sweet.
love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | July 20, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Hi Tracy, I'm back all safe and sound. It looks like a wonderful trip to Oslo. We had a fabulous holiday, took HEAPS of photos, so will get them sorted out to share some on my blog soon. Hugs, Catherine x
Posted by: Bumpkin Bears | July 20, 2009 at 02:27 PM
It's grand to join you on your outings on the other side of the world!
Posted by: Golden West | July 20, 2009 at 04:33 PM
I am happy for you that you had such a nice day in Oslo, Tracy.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | July 20, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Adding Oslo to the list! ;)
What amazing photos. Beautiful!!
xo
Posted by: gillian | July 20, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Thank you for sharing your trip to Oslo Tracy ~ such a beautiful city. I am so glad that you finally made it for a visit, as I know how many times it was postponed.
Marie x
Posted by: marie | July 20, 2009 at 05:45 PM
oooh loved this post, getting to see round oslo, thanks for sharing it with us T, and that lake is beautiful couldve spent a long time there, and well done on making it there,( : kat
Posted by: Kat | July 20, 2009 at 07:17 PM
What a beautiful city. The pictures are just amazing! I love the one of the park. It looks like a place you could sit and enjoy the view for hours!!!
take care,
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | July 20, 2009 at 08:38 PM
I love the fountain!
You look great in front of it...so happy!
Now to read your second post about this trip.
I am falling behind on my blog reading. Too much "real life". It is all good!
Becky K.
Posted by: Becky K. | July 21, 2009 at 03:43 AM
GLORIOUS shot of that park, Tracy. Some place you could sit and enjoy for hours on end.
Posted by: nikkipolani | July 21, 2009 at 04:42 AM
Oh my that fountain is like a dandelion seed head! It looks like you had a lovely day out.
Posted by: Melanie | July 21, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Oslo looks so beautiful! The castle is enormous! When I read Karl Johans words they reminded me of what I wrote under my "award free" blog photo..lol!
That department store looks so interesting, and the lovely parks too...you do look like a pretty peacock in the last photo!
Off to read post # 2!
Posted by: Pat | July 22, 2009 at 09:14 PM
I said it before, I must travel to Oslo. I do love that photo of you in front of the fountain. It turns you into the loveliest, most modest kind of a beautiful peacock I've ever seen.
Posted by: Relyn | July 22, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Thanks for sharing your lovely pictures!
I‘ve put a trip to Oslo on my wish-list! I’ve always loved to visit the Northern European countries!
Posted by: nicolette | July 26, 2009 at 08:27 PM