One of the great things I love about my Swedish course is that we get to experience some Swedish culture. Lately we have been reading material and watching films about Lena-Maria Klingvall. Lena-Maria is internationally known singer, and goes around the country singing, mostly at churches. What makes her famous, however, isn’t necessarily her voice … Read more
Due to the hurricane in the states, we have been in Stockholm a tad longer then expected, waiting for my parents to arrive so we can drive up to Norrland and go moose hunting! Not a bad thing being stuck in Stockholm (if you can afford it). My most favorite thing to do while in … Read more
Most Americans know what a yard sale, or garage sale is. Usually they run on Saturday or Sunday, and it is when people sell their crap, er, valuable items they no longer want, to strangers for a bargain price. The name comes from the sale being done in the garage or yard of a home. … Read more
Wow, summer went by so quickly. I guess it helped that half of the summer I wasn’t even in Sweden! Fall is already upon us folks here in Norrland (I know, I thought fall started in September!) Along with fall comes berry picking, trees turning all shades of summer, and school! This week I will … Read more
So, one of the great things about Sweden, compared to the Czech Republic at least, and a lot of European countries, is that TV is for the most part in English. Well, it is in the original language of the programming, making by default most movies and TV shows in English. Its awesome. However, there … Read more
While in Karlstad, the city with the bestest water in Sweden, we went on a lovely little tour of one of the water towers. I must say, it was quite impressive, even just from the outside… The first thing that I noticed when entering was the typical, Swedish fika, and this time completely free! The … Read more
So today my Swedish friend took me out for a fika. Finally, I got to have my very first Swedish waffle! A small disclaimer, I didn’t have my nice camera, so pictures were taking with my phone. Sorry, but better than nothing, right? We went to this cute little shop, and when we saw waffles … Read more
Åhhhh, it is so good to be back in Sweden! And Norrland! No more summer nights. Coffee and bullar. People sucking in air to say yes. Can you ask for more? On my way back, I decided to take my time and drive through the country a bit. Since the ferry landed in Trelleborg, my … Read more
After being away from Sweden way too long, it is time for me to head home… Thank you Rob for celebrating Swedish Midsummer with me by having some Swedish cider… Thank you Anna for pointing out that you can get Swedish cider in Prague… Thank you Jorgen for having Czech gulash and beer for breakfast… … Read more