I speak.: 062. A 'island' less taken

Usually when I speaks of Oslo, we are instantly reminded of Karl Johan and the few streets that are around it. And after making one trip too many to Oslo, I can honestly say it really does get rather boring.

But I came to realize yesterday there is more to Oslo than the usual tourist places, and if your up for an a road less taken, try one of the islands! Take a 20 minutes walk towards the ports, then take a little boat trip out to the surrounding islands in the surrounding vicinity of Oslo.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take a trip to Gressholmen. About 10 minutes out of Oslo.

Ticket to the island weren't exactly the cheapest, about 60 NOK both ways. But if you carry a monthly pass for the trains, you could get there for free. :)

You would be surprise the amount of people that are there though!

So maybe, it is not so much a road less taken, but rather a hidden secret the Norwegian people don't always reveal. *coughthosedarnNorwegianscough*

Though here are my 2 cents worth, before going to that island.

Bring loads of water, they charge rip off prices for drinks, and the closest store is back in the mainland.
Would also be advisable, to bring some munchies along. Always nice to be fed.
Once there, check when the boats brings you back too. You don't really want to be ship wrecked deliberately do you?
Suntan lotion, a definite must as finding a shady place might be difficult.
If you have got small bladders, try and unload your bladder contents over on the mainland, as the only toilet on that island is a outdoor toilet.
It is also not necessary to bring along a boomerang, unless you know how to actually throw it. You might just end up needing to waddle in the icky waters to retrieve it.
Swimming (at least at the place that we were at) is not possible. The bottom of that lake is, just simply gross. But I reckon, there were places that has a nice clean bottom.
Bring along some long lost friends, and there will be some catching up to do to fill your time.
The birds there are friendly, if only you gave them some food. Though if you feed one bird, they tend to bring along 50 more *Damn those gate crashers.
Lastly, wearing a white skirt is not advisable, as they tend to get real dirty by the end of the day.

That was about all the things I can think of right now, if you complete the check list above I am sure you would have a great time and an awesome experience.