Category Archives: Museums & Galleries

Arrival

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Gary

Okay, first things first. The shower in my room was hot enough with very little pressure. The size was good, but it really needed a grab rail, mainly because the floor was very slippery. I didn’t like it one bit. … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Munch

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Gary

There is a building just across the way from Munch in Oslo that has a sort of flat roof and a ramp that leads up to it. It attracts lots of people who walk up the ramp and wander around … Continue reading →

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Kids day at the National Museum

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Gary

Although I have been to Oslo before, I didn’t recognise anything today. It all looks completely different. Mind you, we did visit almost 25 years ago and it could have changed, I guess. Actually, I am known for forgetting places … Continue reading →

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Biscuit theory as it relates to archaeology

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Gary

Most days I am scrambling about, trying to find a possible title for my blog post. Then there are days like today when I’m constantly hearing possibilities. Generally I note down possible titles on my phone. I am very happy … Continue reading →

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Watery views of the noisy city

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Gary

This morning I chatted to a lovely American couple at breakfast. From Virginia. Been travelling through Denmark but heading home today. He told me how he walked a bit of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail through Spain with his … Continue reading →

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Casserole with a lid

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Gary

This morning, John and I headed out for the Royal College of Surgeons Museum. I visited it back in 2014 in an unsuccessful attempt to find an example of gout. Back in 2015, the museum underwent a major renovation and, … Continue reading →

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Weasels gather

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Gary

Last night, there was a lot of people taking photos of the huge waves in the North Sea. It was quite the bumpy ride. There were also a number of young women wandering around clutching seasick bags. Still I managed … Continue reading →

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Works of art I’m never likely to see

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Gary

I was listening to The Week in Art podcast on my way to Hamburg and heard all about the extraordinary 17th century, Flemish artist Michaelina Wautier. She painted a set of works called The Five Senses which have been donated … Continue reading →

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Visiting Julita

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Gary

In 1892, Lieutenant Artur Bäckström leased Julita Manor from his father, Johan. This sounds a strange arrangement however, the manor actually belonged to the tobacco company that his father owned so, really, Arthur leased it from the company. When his … Continue reading →

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From annoyance to pleasure

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Gary

Only the other day, Mirinda said that she hates criticising anything Swedish because she loves the place so much and it feels like a betrayal. Obviously, I feel the same, if not stronger. But, when it comes to the trains, … Continue reading →

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