December 13th Karl Johans Gate, Oslo

Karl Johans Gate all lit up for Christmas. Karl Johans Gate is the Strøget of Oslo, if you like - a loverly big pedestrian walkway that runs through the centre of town, past the parliament all the way up to the royal palace. At the moment, it's all it up for christmas, and looks really nice.

Dorthe and I spent the day today touring around Oslo with Live. The highlight was a visit to Holmenkollen, a skijumping facility in the forest near town. I have to say, having seen an actual skijump, you have to be mad to try that sport on. It is a long way down a very, very steep hill! We also spent the evening walking around the centre of town. Oslo is a very nice city, quite a bit more open and spacious than Copenhagen. And with lots of snow and ice around too - I spent most of the day trying very hard not to fall on my arse!!