Flight to Stavanger

May 17 is Norway's Constitution Day. It's a day to celebrate the signing of the constitution in 1814.  Children's parades take place all over the country and people dress in traditional costumes representing their hometowns. The royal family come out on the balcony of the palace to greet the people.

Originally, I had planned our trip to Norway so we could see the celebration in Oslo. Unfortunately, due to bad planning on my part, it was the only day we had to visit Pulpit Rock. At 5:30 am, we took the Flytoget (NOK180) to the airport. NSB (NOK92) wasn't operating yet so we had to pay double the cost to get to the airport.

Since it was Constitution Day, there was hardly anyone at the airport in the morning. It was a little frightening though because we didn't have to show an ID anywhere. Not in the security line and not before boarding.

View out the window just outside of Oslo.

View out the window as we neared Stavanger.

The greeting at Stavanger airport.

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