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Akershus Festning (Akershus Fortress)

By Alicen Hutcheson | May 16, 2016

There were five of us enjoying our last day in Oslo, Norway. The ground was frozen, but the sun was shining and I can’t recall any wind that day. The mood was playful as we explored the grounds of Akershus Festning. I have a morbid sense of humor and curiosity… Anytime I set foot on…

Frognerparken (Frogner Park)

By Alicen Hutcheson | March 21, 2016

Vigelandsparken (Vigeland Sculpture Park) A fantastic display of sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) within Frogner Park known as the Vigeland Installation. “The Vigeland Park is the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway’s most popular tourist attractions. The park is open to visitors all year round. The…