Oslo. Fin

Waiting out the morning rain that doesn't arrive. Sandals on we walk the bikes through the squishy terrain. I unsaddle my bike and carry the panniers downhill while R. gets both bikes safely to the flat ground. The fluffy dog balls run towards us again  trying to make as much noise as possible. We take a more direct route towards the main road and we're back on the good surface. Soon enough we lose the cycle path and the next section towards Oslo is on the main road. Cyclists going the other direction seem unbothered by the traffic and don't react to hellos and hand waves.

I insist on arriving into town along the sea route, passing small islands, a navy ship, a marina and container terminal. The road leads along the heavily trafficked E18 before turning inland.

Now navigating through city streets taking in the impressions of the place I meant to visit for so long. Through hard peddling we got ourselves 36 hours for a visit in town. We're staying in a popular Grünerløkka neighborhood and Bunks at Rode quickly earn a 5 star review from us for offering secure bike storage.

Showered, we head out to see the town and get some food. The nearest square hosts a Sunday flea market, we spot another one just down the road. Forgot that in Norway Sunday is a day closed for business but in this neighborhood you would hardly notice. Boutique stores are open, pavements full of people strolling between stalls and cafés.

After doing some food and food price research we have a dinner at a Thai restaurant. Partly a treat and partly the fact that the grocery store is closed for the day and my pannier being empty down to the last box of fudge. The food is top notch and we continue our stroll red cheeked from the city comforts. The rain soon picks up and gives halt to our walk.

The bus back to Berlin is scheduled for midnight the following day. Tomorrow will be a sightseeing day where I go to the Munch museum and R. visits the exhibition on the 19th century polar expedition. I stock up on fudge to take home with me. We get day cards from our hostel and hang out in the kitchen and rest up before an 18 hour journey back.