Unlike UK and US visas, this one has a lengthy process and month of May has 3 Public holidays in Norway and obviously to the consulate. Hence what normally happens in 5 working days took almost 10 working days for me and I received my passport just 2 days prior to my travel. Thanks to my travel coordinator in the office, Forex, Insurance are all done and a day before I have everything in hand, including the airport transfer arrangement.
Travel to Oslo was not straight. I had an international flight from Delhi. So there was domestic travel from Pune to Delhi. Keeping track record of past week, Kigfisher Airlines, started the flight almost one hour late even though we were boarded in time. Reason: Air Traffic Control... After landing into Delhi and being transferred to International airport, all was set for the flight. But I am very disappointed by national capital airport. Considering the space available, it could have been fantastic. But the present one is crampy and dull. I feel the new renovated Mumbai one is far better in country. The Delhi Zurich flight was cool. Mostly in night and unlike my previous international travels, I spent most of the time sleeping, even skipped the snacks. Then came the interesting part. We had 45 mins time for our connecting flight from Zurich to Oslo. Had a transfer from one terminal to other via train. Completed immigration in EU zone. Cleared security checks. When passed the security gate, the official came over and asked if I am to board on Oslo flight. When answered yes, he said you and another person are the only one missing. Please run fast. At least once in my life flight was waiting for me. :-) Then again a two hour journey over Germany reaching Oslo as per schedule. The interesting part of this journey was about someone I met over the flight. It was one of my team member in my previous project. He has traveled to Oslo for a long term assignment. Earth is round.... IT world is very small.
Came out of Oslo airport, had converted Euro to Krona and waited for bus to Oslo city. Checked with a driver and he said he will drop @ 3 mins walk from where you have to go. We boarded the bus and it was literally 3 mins walk from apartment. It was @ 12 in the noon and I was in big 1 bedroom apartment. This would be my home for next 3 weeks.
Watch out for this space for further news / updates from me. Good night. Its 11:20 pm. Welcome to my blogs in Norway...
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