After our tour of the Nape Kraftverk facility we were given two free days in Grimstad. One option available to us was to take the four hour bus trip to Oslo for some sightseeing in Norway's famous capital. While some members of the group decided to stay back in Grimstad and enjoy the charming seaside town, I opted for the trip to Oslo. We only had about 24 hours in Oslo, so we had to plan our time to be as efficient as possible to allow us to take in all the sights we were interested in.
Street performers on Karl Johan, the main shopping street. The Royal Palace can be seen at the end of the road
The Norwegian Parliament building
Ben, Roman, Myself, Elizabeth, and Spencer standing in the Royal Gardens in front of the Royal Palace
Elizabeth, Ben, and Spencer near the Oslo City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded
Elizabeth standing in the wall of Akershus Fortress, located on Oslo's harbor
The courtyard of Akershus
The group exploring Akershus Fortress
Oslo's famous Opera House
Essam and Mahmoud enjoying the views on top of the opera house
Ben enjoying the Botanical Gardens
Roman examining a sculpture in the Botanical Gardens
Spencer at the water's edge in Oslo's port
A visit to the Viking Ship Museum finished off our short stay in Oslo
Today is our last day abroad and tomorrow (June 8th) we leave for the United States. This seminar has been unforgettable for the entire group and we will sorely miss the experience. The memories and friendships we made on this trip will last a lifetime.
