Crusin' To Oslo, Norway

Hello All,
  The Sawyer's are doing well in Malmo and have adventures to share! We have experienced quite a bit this past weekend (including the Dallas Cowboys game) oh yeah and we may have taken a cruise to Oslo, Norway! LOL  Seeing as how the Cowboys lost...again... we will spend our time concentrating on the more positve aspects of our weekend!  Although I have to give a huge THANK YOU to my entire family in Texas for setting up our slingbox so these crazy Americans can get their football in Sweden (and I am not talking about SOCCER)!  LOL 
  The past couple of weeks have been lovely.  Finally getting into a routine of sorts and learning new things everyday (mostly by trial and error).  For instance if the children suggest riding their bikes to school in the rain b/c we could get there faster...don't fall for it! There is a reason you don't ride in the cold,windy,rain...on a bike!  On a bike it is colder, the wind blows harder and you get much wetter! LOL  Live and learn!  When they say in Sweden it is just a short walk...don't fall for it!  It will most likely be a couple miles.  When they say in Sweden we will get right back to you about that issue...don't fall for it!  We are still waiting to hear back on several issues!  When they say in Sweden bikes rule the road...they mean road, sidewalk, park trail, everything!  Watch out or you will get run over.  Note: When you hear a persistent dinging, you are not losing your mind but you may lose your backside to a cyclist if you do not get out of their way! As I said trial and error but always with a sense of humor( at least we are laughing).

  The children were out of school on Friday so we took a long weekend cruise out of Copenhagen, Denmark to Oslo, Norway.  

This blog is loaded with pictures so here we go!

Here we are in our cabin getting ready to CRUISE!

Seriously though...you have to look cool onbaord!                    

                      Celebrity on board! No autographs please!           

Although this was a small cruise ship the kids found pleanty to do!

A little Ball action!

A little Full Tummy action...due to a banana split!

And of course playing on the top bunks in our Barbie sized cabin!

We naturally made it up to the top deck to check out the scenery. Sweden and Denmark on either side was neat to experience!

                                                                              

                                                                               

                                                       

 Now we ( the Sawyer Family ) are know for our desire to partake and fill our minds with the history and culture of every place we visit!  We spend time searching for the most important aspects of every country and city! Well...we have not let you down this time!  If you ask my children the highlight of their visit to Oslo, Norway they will most assuredly tell you...The Guinea Pig Balls on water! Please don't ask how we get childcare in a foreign country just see below! LOL                                  

                                             

I must say the lunch Mark & I enjoyed while our children were obviously safe as a baby in a balloon was wonderful!  LOL  Just kidding!   The kids had a blast trying to run on water! I would have enjoyed a turn myself but as it was we seem to draw enough attention just being "normal"!

On to the rest of Oslo!

We of course have encouraged our children to be themsleves no matter where we are...proof in point! Zach(above) being the most ferocious animal in the world ( in front of a gorgeous fountain found off the pedestrian stree).  Brooklyn below trying to work on her acting in a gorgeous garden in downtown Oslo!

The Royal Palace of Norway

We were on our best behavior and did not get into trouble!

Picture worthy cathedral in Oslo!

Famous sculpture park in Norway! Bridge to the park!   

Mark is tired of them using his body for sculptures all over Europe! Oh and Zach wants to see some with clothes on! LOL  Cultural differences are an education!!

I had to blow this one up for the full effect!  Absolutely stunning!  Views from the park towards the city!

Opera House in Oslo! You can climb to the top...of course we did!

An encounter with a statue turns dangerous!

Views from the boat of Norway as we sail off in to the Baltic Sea!

Overall our trip to Oslo was fantastic!  I did have a slight issue with the waves at night!  None of us get sea sick but it was rather rough at night when we hit open water! None of my family seemed to have an issue with this but me!  I am a light sleeper and could NOT get to sleep! Every time Mark would even move I would say "are you awake...what are you doing"?  LOL  Needless to say I slept great last night when we were home in our own beds!

I do hope you have enjoyed this entry into the Sawyer's European adventures!  Join us again next time as we try to find a human statue with clothing! LOL just kidding!  I will leave you with my absolute favorite picture of all of our travels thus far!  You see there are not only Vikings in Norway but trolls!  This one in particular caught my eye and well he really does seem to be part of the family!  Check out the family resemblance!  We love you all!  Until next time Hey da from Sweden!

PS sorry about the formatting!  It is not appearing as it does in my preview!  Will do better next time!