Lonnnng day
Trip Start
Oct 13, 2009
1
17
Trip End
Oct 30, 2009
Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Friday, October 30, 2009
Anyway, all creepiness aside.
All in all I felt ready to head out when I did. I had a short flight back to Iceland, and then a direct from Reykjavik to Seattle. (The weather in Iceland was just as I left it... misty, windy, cloudy, and quite miserable.) Oslo was nice but I wasn't really feeling it. I'm sure I would have different impressions had I been able to see more of Norway and make it out to the fjords and North. But really though, I couldn't even afford it. I have great memories of this city from my time at the conference, but otherwise, I would not have lasted here too long! I didn't really get a great vibe from Oslo itself (ie. the creepiness, the homelessness, the prices) and it's too expensive for me. But I'd definitely like to come back when I can allot proper time and finances!
It's always a weird feeling coming home. To be honest I'm usually I'm quite bitter about it, but fortunately (to my surprise) I actually felt ready this time. Maybe it's because I have a nice "home" life to come back to. I miss Missoula. I arrived in Seattle around 6pm and have been doing paperwork and unpacking/repacking ever since. I fly out again in 16 hours. It's now 1:20am which is 8:20am Norway time.. so another sleepless night. I haven't worked out in over 1 month and I've been eating loads of delicious cheeses, pastries (the biggest culprit..), and tapas. So I bring home with me a few extra pounds, but some amazing memories, some work inspiration, and the feeling that I've satiated the travel bug, for now at least! Maybe I'll never get rid of it but at least I'll have a fun time trying.
