I had a good trip to Oslo this week for the final bit of the hand over. I got there on Sunday evening in time to see the Norwegian men’s team in handball beat the Swedish team and send them out of the competition. After the game I went up to my room to watch… Continue reading New trip to Oslo
Category: Travel
Another week is over
I had a good time in Oslo last week. And after I had a lovely meal in a nice sushi resturant I went for a good long walk up to a park called Frognerparken that has a nice sculpture park in it with a lot of sculptures made by Gustav Vigeland. It was quite dark… Continue reading Another week is over
Tuam
The small town of Tuam in Ireland, is some times called the fastest town in Ireland as a joke. If you pronounce it the right way it sounds like a car driving by fast. The town has two big Cathedrals, but only around six thousand people. Here are some previous posts from my visits to… Continue reading Tuam
Food and drink in Ireland
On of the best things about going on holiday is to be able to enjoy good food and drink. When in Ireland it is essential to go to at least one pub (full disclosure, I did go to more to one) and enjoy a pint of Guinness. Ireland also has quite a few other nice… Continue reading Food and drink in Ireland
Afternoon tea
In Dun Laohaire I stayed, once again, in the lovely Royal Marine Hotel. It is a very nice place to stay, good staff, good rooms and a wonderful location. Easter in Ireland 2016 Part 4: Royal Marine Hotel This time around I decided it was time to try their highly praised (by a few people… Continue reading Afternoon tea
Dublin
When I was in Dun Laohaire I took the DART , a local train, in to the city center of Dublin to do some shopping. I mostly shopped and enjoyed some food and drink and did not do much sightseeing. I have done more of that earlier an if you are interested I have added… Continue reading Dublin
