More sightseeing

This is the front of The Royal Castle, with the big place in front, where the parade passes on 17th of May, our National Day. Then the royalties greets the people from the balcony with the white poles.

The Royal Castle overlooks the main street of the town and is situated in the middle of town.

I must admit I like the feeling from the back side the best, with the grand old trees and the park :-)

The castle guards are posted in those small white pointy guard houses. They are parading back and forth, or just standing right up for hours, not allowed to speak to anyone.
They are young men serving their military service.

It is an honour to serve in The King's Guard, and they are also amongst the best military tatoos in the world.

Sightseeing downtown Oslo

This is the back side of The Royal Castle in Oslo, seen from The Queen Park.

And what was I doing there on this lovely crisp autumn day ?
Those of you known in the area know there is a quilt shop only minutes behind me :-)

And what was I doing downtown Oslo, our capital, in the first place ?
I have attended a health related meeting at the big SAS hotel, only minutes away from The Royal Castle, and again near the quilt shop.

I have not visited the quilt shop there for more than a year and it was a pleasant visit.
I bought some patterns ( Stitchery - surprised - not, I guess ? :-) )
and a ruler.
No fabrics, no fabrics, no fabrics - I do have remnants of a backbone somewhere in there, I think LOL.

This photo is actually taken with my cell phone camera and sent directly to blog, as is the photo in the newer post too.
I am surprised how good they are, all things considered.
Can you see the handsome young castle guard by the gate ?