Walking along Karl Johan street, I coincidentally reached a street where there were a lot of people. Looking closely, people were surrounding countless candles and flowers in front of the Oslo Cathedral. There were a couple of huge transmitters around and the media was interviewing people at the location.
The atmosphere was very solemn. People, whether young or old were coming from all different directions. They held onto the bouquets and assembled in front of the church. After reading some of the messages written in English, I went over to a tent resembling a Singapore's night market stall and bought a Carnation. I prayed, and left it among the area.
I went over a second time after strolling. This time, I entered by a side door into the Domkirken church (Oslo Cathedral) lit by thousand of candles. I sat there awhile, and left.
There were many people walking along Karl Johan street, despite the unrest.
It's very unfortunate that Norway (Oslo), such a peaceful country had faced such a tragic incident. After looking through BBC photos a couple of minutes, it was really disturbing. But the next day, it was back to normal. The second day after, to the Folk Museum and yesterday, to the National Gallery.
And today, walking on Karl Johan street.
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