Notes

Various observations along the way

On some of our walks, we arrange the entire trip ourselves - Mary found and booked the 28 different accommodations we used when walking through France.  On the other extreme, in Slovenia, we walked with a guide - not only did they book the accommodations, they led us to them.  For this trip, we used Nordic Pilgrim to book our stays: we just had to walk to each place. I thought they did a fine job.

When we travel to a city for sightseeing, we usually buy the tourist pass where available, providing unlimited public transit and (usually) free access to many attractions.  Our intent isn't to save money, although sometimes we do, it is to take the hassle out of getting around.  Since yesterday we've taken the train, two ferries, light rail, and a couple of busses.  When we tire of walking, we hop on a bus to rest our feet: it doesn't matter it's headed. 

In Oslo we opted for a cheap hotel in a great location.  We don't spend much time there.  We weren't surprised at the tiny room or non-staffed front desk.  Since the average high temperature this time of year is in the 60s, we were even "OK" with no AC.  However, it's been 20°F above normal and the hotel has AC, they just won't turn it on, and there is no reasonable way to get any ventilation as the windows are [were😬] locked shut.