Dispatch From Oslo: Nobel's Party Parade

The magic continued last night in the streets of Oslo as hundreds of people paraded up the main drag in front of the Grand Hotel, holding torch lights and thank you signs. The festival of lights is another Nobel tradition and it ended with Al Gore and Dr. Pachauri stepping onto the hotel balcony and waving thanks.

The only snag was I didn't know about it and my room was directly above. I heard music coming from the street and rushed to my balcony to see what was happening. When I flung open the doors I was quite surprised to be greeted by flashing bulbs and cheers, very obviously not intended for me. The crowd quickly realized their mistake but because of the very good nature of the Norwegian people I was spared the humiliation of an angry mob! I quickly stepped inside, closed the doors and wiped the sweat from my brow before it froze.

Comments

[belladawna]

oh... i wonder how tipper feels about that!!! just teasing laurie. glad that you were in the room above and sorry to read that you were in the midst of some dream and just happened to "miss that parade"... :-p

[Bladernr1001]

So what are we protecting little miss David from anyhow? The courage of her convictions?

[Idle_Spectator]

Norwegian headline this morning:

"Mystery woman in Gore's hotel room!"

:-)

[Archie1955]

I didn't see Mr. Gore's name on the seating plan for the gala nobel laureate dinner. I thought he would be seated close to the king or queen but I didn't see his name anywhere.

[Aanya]

They were happy to see you too, Laurie! You do so much good work for the cause! If you're anywhere near Al Gore, please tell him that we need him in the White House right now. It's his for the taking! We're all out here ready to support him and make it happen!