Out and About Oslo

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breakfast at the thief

Breakfast is one of my favorite parts of the day, I call it "my time".
Normally it consists of oatmeal, fruit and tea. And I never leave the house without it!!
Well, there are always some exceptions …

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oslo city hall

As all of you know, on the 10 of December of each year, the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in Oslo.
Last year Malala Yousafsai was the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate.

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emmeselle, a norwegian brand

Mona Larson, the designer, works in a old way with pencil, brush, paper and ink to make illustrations inspired by "Norwegian Nostalgia".
The result are beautiful illustrations with a vintage style from Norwegian details in postcards and posters.

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norway's national day, 17 may

Last year we missed Den norsk grunnlovsdagen, because we were travelling.
Everyone told us, that this day can not be missed when you live in Norway.
This year we understood why!

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norsk folkmuseum oslo

Since we moved abroad, visiting museums became a more regular activity to us.
We tend to go to the same museum, more than once, because of friends that come to visit us,
because with kids you never get to really enjoy it properly the first or second time,
and because some of them often have great activities for kids.

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birds and a lot of snow!

I came to my window to admire the scenario, and there they were, these birds on top of that tree!

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learning cross-country ski

Skiing in Norway, "it's cultural"!
When the snow arrives, Oslo changes into a mix of "ski resort", and normal city life style!
As I go out to run errands or pick up my kids,
it's quite normal to come across with people fully equipped for a ride in the mountains, including their skis over the shoulder!

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dog sledding

Normally on the last day of the year, I like to do something that will make me feel happy,
or in other words, that will give me the sense that I'm "closing" the year well!!

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astrup fearnley museet

There are several reasons to visit the Astrup Fearnley Museet.
The most obvious for a museum is the art collection itself, always with interesting exhibitions going on.

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camping on a heavy rainy day, june 2013

Looking back I have no doubt, we will do it again, but not on a day with heavy rain.

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norwegian cabin or"hytte"

Going to a cabin, "hytte", is a key Norwegian experience!

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norwegian rain, a brand "made in norway"

Moving to a country were winter is very cold, with a lot of snow and rain, can be frustrating, particularly when it comes to dress up.
Thinking I will probably need a coat to go out during half of the year,
finding the "right" coat has been a challenge since I found out we were moving to Oslo.

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den norsk opera & ballett

Every time I enter a place like this, where architecture meets culture, I really wish I could be part of it!
The Operahuset in Oslo, is one of such places.
Knowing that "Den Norsk Opera & Ballett" is one of the Oslo attractions, I decided to take a guided tour through the house.

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