Unisex changing rooms? You could tell who the Anglo-Saxons of the group were: me and Megan were having none of it. Whilst we contorted our bodies within our towels to avoid flashing the old couple next to us, we wondered how the Norwegians had ever thought that having us all share the same tiny changing room was a good idea.
The same Norwegians also reckon that bathing in the freezing water of the fjord is good for your health, but I am living proof that it most certainly is not. I avoided the menacing jellyfish and managed to prevent myself from passing out in the oppressive heat of the saunas, but something didn’t sit well with me during our “wellness” outing to the floating spa. Waking up full of a cold the next morning was a bit of an issue, as it was a very important day — it was time for Heidi and Axel to tie the knot!
The celebrations had already kicked off a couple of days before, where an unsuspecting bar in a very rainy Oslo saw us four constituent members of Cake Club meet up together for the first time in years. This was followed the next day by a picnic under a glorious bout of sun, making for two lovely outings with plenty to catch up on before the main event.
Heidi and Axel’s wedding was then a day full of love, laughs, and, in my case, paracetamol. I watched, teary eyed, as two good friends married each other with gorgeous views over the Oslo fjord. We then headed inside to feast, chat, and dance the night away in a celebration that kept on going until we were offered a questionable midnight snack consisting of hot dogs rolled in tortillas. Jokes aside, the wedding was everything I could have wished for them, and so much more.
It was also a lovely chance to catch up with old friends and make a few new ones along the way. I never doubted that Heidi and Axel would surround themselves with amazing people, but I felt honoured to be invited along to take part. The few days I spent in Oslo made for some much-needed quality time with Megan, Loredana, David, and so many more. There’s nothing better in life than those midnight conversations that go on for so long that the sun begins to rise before your very eyes.
Long live Heidi and Axel!
