Even with everything going on, I managed to befriend a fellow musician who was born and raised in Oslo. A real "Oslonian"!! Joakim Sigvaldsen is a piano technician and restorationist who, after hearing my stressful story, took it upon himself to change my drab emotions He was determined to not let me have a bad taste of his home town of Oslo... He gave me a 4.5 hour walking tour of Oslo.. including a half way stop at his beautiful apartment as we drank Presecco on the terrace before continuing on! My back, legs and feet hurt... but it was so worth it! I mean I got the definition of LOCAL guide!
Joakim owns a wonderful piano store near the center of town. I enjoyed seeing his store and hearing him play! I have to tell you... no paid tour could have come close to the conversations and interaction I have enjoyed today! I look forward to a continued correspondence and new friendship with Joakim! My first friend over here!! By the way, he has family that live and attend university in Charlotte. Very cool!
So as I said... I will have to write more later.. I am going to try and get a good night sleep! I have to get on a train tomorrow... lets see how this goes without an actual ticket!
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