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The workload at university has been taking priority over the last weeks so I began the celebrating my birthday from the weekend before with some self-care at SALT sauna. I visited the sauna earlier in August and knew I would be back after the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was joined by two of my American friends for the three-hour session. Personally, the tranquil music as well as the variety of heated room options seemed like the perfect way to relax. With a view of the Opera House and fjord, what better way is there to begin the celebrations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike Cardiff, going out in Oslo is an expensive venture and so a night on the town was not on the cards. Instead, I chose to satisfy a guilty pleasure of mine for speakeasys and unusual cocktail bars by visiting The Thief \u2014 a hotel with a food bar, indoor bar, and rooftop bar. Unfortunately, due to bad weather conditions, the rooftop bar was closed but this was only a minor inconvenience. I was joined by my flatmate, Rosa, and friends Anna, Abbie, Delaney, Marissa and Sarah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Thief Bar have a menu of cocktail creations inspired by the art showcased at the Astrup Fearnley museum situated across from them. We were all give a booklet of famous pieces from the museum and a cocktail menu with the idea that we chose the cocktail based on our interest in the artwork. I chose Untitled Film Still #10<\/em> (1978) by Cindy Sherman which was delivered to me in a shoe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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