Another Short Norweign Saga day four 19th September

The Smarthotel is similar to the Smart car, that is room for just the two of you and nothing else. The total floor area of the room including the en suite was 3.5ms by 2.5ms. The smallest room we've ever stayed in, however it was very clean and besides space the only thing it lacked was hot drinks facilities. These hotels are campus based and can be revenue earners for universities with a bit of spare space.

One thing about it that wasn't small was the breakfast.  A great spread with all the choices you could wish for at a come again buffet.

The view from the breakfast area.

The weather was superb and today is the Oslo marathon so there's lots to see and loads of people to see it.  The University is moreover hosting an open day with stalls on the main street.  We enjoy these first 

Kids vegetable puppets in the University food awareness displays.  From here we walk down to watch the start of one of the kid's marathons. 

Last time we were here we regretted not eating in the famous Theatre Cafe. Time to make amends so we check the overdraft situation and head in for coffee and cakes. 

This place also boasts some rather splendid toilets.  Have a little peek with me.

Not a punter waiting for a pee but some of the artistic  decoration.

The existentialist toilet, finding reality is a problem. 

The leader up on the big screen and below some of the huge field of the adult race.

This chap seems more interested in the water than the running. It took us some time to walk to the station as we had the cross the race several times, but we made our train, just.  Sitting next to us was an Asian girl who had just finished the marathon herself. She was keen to show us her number and medal and here they are.