Friday-Sunday 1/25-27: Oslo extension
One went on home, the other soldiered on for a brief stay in Oslo and then to The Netherlands to visit with a college friend.
The hotel breakfast buffet should have covered all THREE meals of the day ... a stunning bread display; the obligatory Scandinavian cold offerings of fish, cheese, and various complements; a variety of hot offerings which were replenished fresh-cooked as soon as a saute pan was emptied. Coffee brewed to order, fruit/yogurt/crunchy things. So many wonderful flavors, so little time!
No excursions were planned in Oslo, but an outing on foot to a local multi-level mall provided both some lovely gifts and some delightful people-watching. Somewhere there was a "Frozen" promotion going on, as first one and then a lengthening parade of kids came by, carrying multi-colored pulsing wands, snowmen, and reindeer. Lots of princess outfits.
There were two pairs of interesting plastic chairs available for giving sore feet a rest. The backs were shaped like a full-face mask, with holes for the eyes. So the color of the coat one wore determined the eye color. It was comfortable to be surrounded by the shell, and fun to watch, in the far pair of chairs, a mother-and-daughter duo negotiate just which one would finish the gelato. Once that pair moved on, a mother/father/infant trio took over, with dad carefully screening the fact that mom was nursing the baby. It was a sentimental scene.
Time to head on back to see when the ride to the airport would arrive, and to contemplate the wonders of lobby decor in this lodging. The hotel will pack a sack breakfast as we'll be leaving before the buffet opens (sad!).
Some odd experiences in the room ... this was the bed set-up upon arrival, and there was no turn-down service. First time I've had to make my own bed in a hotel! (The narrow, centered item was a duvet that needed to be opened up and tucked in at the foot of the bed.)
Then the thought ... does this mean their renovation budget suddenly lurched over plan?
And, finally, a hat-tip to my wonderful converter, keeping all the devices fed and happy!
Off to The Netherlands for a long week with my friend, then back home again. It's been warmer where I was EVERY DAY than it has been at home in Chicago!
The hotel breakfast buffet should have covered all THREE meals of the day ... a stunning bread display; the obligatory Scandinavian cold offerings of fish, cheese, and various complements; a variety of hot offerings which were replenished fresh-cooked as soon as a saute pan was emptied. Coffee brewed to order, fruit/yogurt/crunchy things. So many wonderful flavors, so little time!
No excursions were planned in Oslo, but an outing on foot to a local multi-level mall provided both some lovely gifts and some delightful people-watching. Somewhere there was a "Frozen" promotion going on, as first one and then a lengthening parade of kids came by, carrying multi-colored pulsing wands, snowmen, and reindeer. Lots of princess outfits.
There were two pairs of interesting plastic chairs available for giving sore feet a rest. The backs were shaped like a full-face mask, with holes for the eyes. So the color of the coat one wore determined the eye color. It was comfortable to be surrounded by the shell, and fun to watch, in the far pair of chairs, a mother-and-daughter duo negotiate just which one would finish the gelato. Once that pair moved on, a mother/father/infant trio took over, with dad carefully screening the fact that mom was nursing the baby. It was a sentimental scene.
Time to head on back to see when the ride to the airport would arrive, and to contemplate the wonders of lobby decor in this lodging. The hotel will pack a sack breakfast as we'll be leaving before the buffet opens (sad!).
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| This distinctive couch ID'd my floor |
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| Yes, people DID sit in these! |
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| How DOES one sleep here? |
Some odd experiences in the room ... this was the bed set-up upon arrival, and there was no turn-down service. First time I've had to make my own bed in a hotel! (The narrow, centered item was a duvet that needed to be opened up and tucked in at the foot of the bed.)
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| one of these items is much older than the other... |
Then the thought ... does this mean their renovation budget suddenly lurched over plan?
And, finally, a hat-tip to my wonderful converter, keeping all the devices fed and happy!
Off to The Netherlands for a long week with my friend, then back home again. It's been warmer where I was EVERY DAY than it has been at home in Chicago!
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