After breakfast yesterday morning, I walked across the street to the internet cafe only to discover that they are still closed. So I went across the street and did some shopping. Then I proceeded to update my blog after the cafe opened.
After updating the blog, I proceeded to the local library to see the church ruins under it. What happened was during excavation work on the site for this libabry, archeologists found the ruins of a church which was built in the mid-12th century. Parts of the ruins and a group of skeletions (well-preserved) from the graveyard can be seen. I also realised that the library is actually quite near my hotel and the internet here is free!!! So that's why I am here again.
Bakklandet - on the east side of the river Nid; originally the homes of the working class.
Proceeded to walk across the Gamle Bybro (Old Bridge) again. This bridge was first built on this site in 1681. During the same time, the Kristiansten Fort was being constructed. A sentry and excise house used to stand at either end of the bridge. The excise house is still standing but is now used as a kindergarten. The bridge and gates as they now stand were bulit in 1861. The huge warehouses along both sides of the River Nid have mostly been converted into apartments, cafes, restaurants, pubs. After that, I proceeded to climb the steep street where the bike lift Trampe is. However, it is out of order.This lift , developed in Trondheim, goes up the steep hill Brubakken near the Gamle Bybro. From the top of the hill, it is a short distance to the Kristiansten Fort. But I was so blur that before I even go to the fort, I went down the steep hill to the Choco cafe near the base of the hill to have an expensive latte. It was here when I realised my folly. Oh well, I will climb the hill again before I go back.
It was really hot out while I was having my latte. But I still sat outside coz it was cooler than the inside. Most places here don't have aircon. The weather suddenly became overcast and got quite cool, and it threatened to rain. I quickly finished my latte and headed back to town across the bridge.
Wei, John and a German girl came to town for their city tour as part of their Norwegian social course. There were of course other students. They were divided into different language groups - English, German, French, etc. Met up with him for a minute as they started off near my hotel. He told me that the money had arrived 'safely'........hahahhaha, get my joke?
When the rain stopped, I went to buy the tickets for the 4 events/ concerts that I want to see over the St Olav Festival Week. I did more shopping around toen and got some good stuff. I also bought fresh strawberries from the street vendors to eat. They smelt really nice and had a real sweet taste. Had a hot dog for dinner and went back to my room. I was tired. My legs especially my thighs and hamstrings were tired out by all the walking. I think I am going to lose weight here.
Today is going to be Art Museums and galleries day. And I also wanted to find out more about St Olav.
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