After a long day, I finally arrived to Oslo. Following an obligatory COVID test at the airport, I was released to my quarantine hotel. Now I have three days before I can retest. Meals will be delivered to my room and I’m supposed to stay away from people. THEN, I can finally continue on to Svalbard.
A lot of paperwork was required for entry into the country, since US tourists are not allowed in yet. An official invitation, proof of vaccination, proof of negative test prior to coming, and assorted other registrations. After all that, the customs agent just assumed I was visiting family, since I have a Scandinavian surname 🙄 Visiting family, with a home to self-quarantine in, is allowed. It’s all very complicated and the rules change frequently. Not the best time for foreign travel, but I have feet on the ground and after I retest on Wednesday I’m free to go.
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