OSLO, Norway

[woodpecker 0]

What should one do while there? I'll be there this weekend and wondering what the "must see" things in the city are.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[pinkfairy 0]

Move along, move along, there's nothing to see!

What do you want to see?

Touristy stuff? Nature? Shopping?

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[havensiangst 0]

there`s absolutely NOTHING to see in this city...and this stinking city is full of whores(prostitutes)...they`re all over you...but the nature,mountain..fjords are beautiful...

[pinkfairy 0]

Well, it's not actually that bad.

But it all depends on what you want to do.

I'll probably be off to a spot of birdwatching close to Oslo this week end, but I'm a geek, and this will probably not be everyone's cup of tea.

Food is expensive, shopping is uninteresting and expensive, the women are gorgeous, short distances to forest or islands, some very interesting museums (including a collection of authentic viking ships!), etc...

Right now the weather is really nice too.

If you try to buy yourself an ice cold beer, you will be fined by the norwegian state, because beer is sinful. It's true.

Havensiangst has probably only been in Oslo to visit "Erling & Tore's Parachuteshop". It's located in the middle of Oslo's red light district (well, not a real red light district, more like 100 nigerian prostitutes walking the streets), so no wonder he's met prostitutes.

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[havensiangst 0]

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Well, it's not actually that bad.

But it all depends on what you want to do.

I'll probably be off to a spot of birdwatching close to Oslo this week end, but I'm a geek, and this will probably not be everyone's cup of tea.

Food is expensive, shopping is uninteresting and expensive, the women are gorgeous, short distances to forest or islands, some very interesting museums (including a collection of authentic viking ships!), etc...

Right now the weather is really nice too.

If you try to buy yourself an ice cold beer, you will be fined by the norwegian state, because beer is sinful. It's true.

Havensiangst has probably only been in Oslo to visit "Erling & Tore's Parachuteshop". It's located in the middle of Oslo's red light district (well, not a real red light district, more like 100 nigerian prostitutes walking the streets), so no wonder he's met prostitutes.

Really...take a promenade on the mainstreet and you will see what i mean...

BTW...i live in this city.... what make you asume i "only visit E`n`T s PC shop"?????

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Really...take a promenade on these mainstreet and you will see what i mean...

BTW...i live in this city.... what make you asume i "only visit E`n`T s PC shop"?????

Well, forgive me, I just made a guess based on what you wrote. If that's your impression of the city you live in, then you definetely need to do some sight seeing.

I do hope I didn't upset you.

The prostitutes are mainly in the lower end of the main street, and spread out in the streets towards the port. If you don't go to those areas, you will most likely not encounter them. They never bother me, but I'm a woman.

I live in Oslo too, I grew up here, so I think I know the city quite well.

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[n2skdvn 0]

Nobel peace prize museum is nice, lots of cafes,go see the palace there the gardens are beautiful. also find the dubliner they have some great beers there.just remember the place is expensive. and the currency is called a kroner. i have been to Oslo many times there is also an old fortress and castle that is really neat to see. it's near the cruise ship dock. and go see the kon tiki its there in Oslo. the hop on hop off sight seeing bus is a great way to see the town.

if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN
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[Beerlight 0]

Havensiangst meet Pinkfairy. Pinkfairy meet Havensiangst !! I think she was making a joke! with the

Pinkfairy, what's that about beer? sinful? WHAT?!!!!

[pinkfairy 0]

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Havensiangst meet Pinkfairy. Pinkfairy meet Havensiangst !! I think she was making a joke! with the

Pinkfairy, what's that about beer? sinful? WHAT?!!!!

Wow, this definetely qualifies for the nobel peace prize.

Really, about the beer, Norway has some of the highest taxes on alcohol in Europe. Alcohol, including beer is really expensive in Norway. Crossing the beer line will definetely cost you.

There's a lot of historical background to this, even including a complete ban on all alcohol (like in the states) earlier last century, and getting rid of those taxes won't happen in a hurry, as norwegian politicians can agree on at least one thing: that alcohol should be heavily taxed: Christian right: "alcohol is sinful and should be stopped" Left: "We gotta keep the taxes high to stop alcoholism among poor people". right: "We can afford those taxes anyway, because we're rich"

It's a good thing that they all know what's best for us.

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[Beerlight 0]

What a shame. I would imagine that a lot of people brew their own then?

Now, exactly where are Nigerian prostitutes!

[pinkfairy 0]

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What a shame. I would imagine that a lot of people brew their own then?

Now, exactly where are Nigerian prostitutes!

No, most people buy it, but in some parts of norway, people make their own 96% spirits. Mixed with coffee, so the coffee becomes clear enough to see a coin in the bottom of the cup, it is called "Karsk".

You wouldn't need a guide to find the nigerian prostitutes. They're there just when you step off the train.

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[havensiangst 0]

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What a shame. I would imagine that a lot of people brew their own then?

Now, exactly where are Nigerian prostitutes!

No, most people buy it, but in some parts of norway, people make their own 96% spirits. Mixed with coffee, so the coffee becomes clear enough to see a coin in the bottom of the cup, it is called "Karsk".


I love this mixture


You wouldn't need a guide to find the nigerian prostitutes. They're there just when you step off the train.

[havensiangst 0]

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What a shame. I would imagine that a lot of people brew their own then?

Now, exactly where are Nigerian prostitutes!

you don`t wonna know...theire not look like flowers..and theire not smell like one either.. i just can`t believe those people who "hire"/buying those girls...

[Beerlight 0]

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What a shame. I would imagine that a lot of people brew their own then?

Now, exactly where are Nigerian prostitutes!

you don`t wonna know...theire not look like flowers..and theire not smell like one either.. i just can`t believe those people who "hire"/buying those girls...

dude, that was a joke too!!!!!

[woodpecker 0]

So,

Take the "on/off" bus like in any other city, check out the viking museum, and stay away from the prostitutes. GOT IT!

Thanks for the update all. I'll be there Saturday for some sight seeing and touristy stuff.

Any other ideas?

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[havensiangst 0]

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What a shame. I would imagine that a lot of people brew their own then?

Now, exactly where are Nigerian prostitutes!

you don`t wonna know...theire not look like flowers..and theire not smell like one either.. i just can`t believe those people who "hire"/buying those girls...

dude, that was a joke too!!!!!

Yes i understood that...the thing about hire/buying hookers wasn`t pointed to you...

[pinkfairy 0]

For real touristy stuff, you should see the Tryvann Tower, or the ski jump. Just great view over the city.



From there, there are a lot of tracks and roads in the forest, where you could go for a hike or watch birds, if you like stuff like that. There are signs, so you'll really have to work at it to get lost. No carnivore animals, just moose and squirrels.

Pubs and bars are better in the central eastern parts of the city, but be careful in the early hours of the morning. Lots of people go home around 03.00, and not all of them are nice. That's just a time to avoid. All norwegians speak english, most of them with a norwegian accent, and it's quite easy to get to know them if you dare to talk to them.

What are you doing in Oslo anyway?

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[turtlespeed 226]

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For real touristy stuff, you should see the Tryvann Tower, or the ski jump. Just great view over the city.



From there, there are a lot of tracks and roads in the forest, where you could go for a hike or watch birds, if you like stuff like that. There are signs, so you'll really have to work at it to get lost. No carnivore animals, just moose and squirrels.

Pubs and bars are better in the central eastern parts of the city, but be careful in the early hours of the morning. Lots of people go home around 03.00, and not all of them are nice. That's just a time to avoid. All norwegians speak english, most of them with a norwegian accent, and it's quite easy to get to know them if you dare to talk to them.

What are you doing in Oslo anyway?

Yeah - That was MY spot.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[pinkfairy 0]

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Yeah - That was MY spot.

Well it's not like it's the world's #1 tourist destination

Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet.

I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you?

[turtlespeed 226]

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Yeah - That was MY spot.

Well it's not like it's the world's #1 tourist destination

But they do have good coffee, right?

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[n2skdvn 0]

heres a pic of the dubliner

if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN
my site

[havensiangst 0]

but please....try not to burn any object if you are planning any jump in the city..

[havensiangst 0]

All norwegians speak english, most of them with a norwegian accent......like me????

"but but, it`s not only only...."

[pincheck 0]

he can understand scottish so he has no worries on the norwegian/english

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[wildcard451 0]

Fucker, I thought the dirty prostitutes would be right up your alley?