July 2009
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It is said the new Opera House in Oslo was a subject of much controversy during its planning and building stages. There were many who believed that the huge costs that came with building this architecturally indulgent structure were too great. Once it was complete however, everyone stopped and said “Ooooh.”
Today we went to see this floating-on-the-water wonder and all we could say too was “Oooh.” Here are some pictures. What do you say?
Written by fungaijames on July 23rd, 2009 with no comments.
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They say the train ride between Bergen and Oslo is one of the most scenic in the world. The first time I went on this ride, in 2007, it was in winter so all I saw was frozen lakes, lots of snow and perhaps a glacier or two.
Then on Tuesday I took the ride again and there it was, the scenic of scenics. From rolling green hills to ice capped mountains- and water- lots of water every where. Yes, I agree with the guide books, this is a truly beautiful train journey.
There is a place called Finse along the journey. It is 1222 metres above sea level. In winter it’s a popular skiing destination. In summer- as in now- you can rent bicycles and cycle to Flåm, 80 km away, which is 2 meters above sea level! It is a two beautiful downhill ride- and yes you leave the bicycles at Flåm (the train brings them back up).
Written by fungaijames on July 22nd, 2009 with no comments.
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Perhaps it takes a really great story and lots of luck on your side. Luck being when the judges read your story in a favourable state of mind. Luck being when the judges relate to something in your story and hang on to it. Luck being when out of scores of great stories, yours, by twist of perception, by placement on the continuum of time, by subject matter and perchance by ancestral intercession 
, is even greater than these…
Or perhaps it takes a few more things…
Written by fungaijames on July 21st, 2009 with no comments.
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