Notes from Tory: Sweden
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Brrr! Redux
Hey everyone! I´m not sure what happened to my post from yesterday (most likely user error -- my user error), so pardon if I repeat.
I am writing from Stockholm today, and Sweden is really cool! Yesterday, I flew out of Lisbon at o-dark-early. It was so sad to say goodbye to Portugal. I met wonderful people, locals and tourists alike, and I am already planning to return....
But I was so excited to be on my way to Scandanavia! Back in Lisbon, I put on my layers and my snowboots so I would be prepared. My long underwear were itching the whole 4 hour flight. But I was greatful for extra clothes when I arrived: Stockholm is gorgeous, vibrant, and maybe just a tad bit chilly (understatement!). The streets are snowy and when the wind blows I imagine it is straight off the north pole. All the cars are Volvos and Saabs. The art is incredible and everything is exceptionally expensive except for vodka
My hotel was really swanky -- Bopcha would have appreciated the set of dumbells and workout video for guests use in every room! The kind reception staff assisted me in finding the terminal station so I could buy my ferry tickets for tonight´s departure and I saved money finding a gem of a Mexican takeout place not far from my hotel for dinner
This afternoon, I am all bundled up and having fun exploring the old town, an island just south of the Central Station. It´s full of interesting cafes and shops and every street is narrow and picturesque. The Nobel museum is somewhere on this island and I am determined to locate it-- even if I have to walk into every stylish dress shop to find it
Tonight I am off to Riga!
Brrr! Redux
Hey everyone! I´m not sure what happened to my post from yesterday (most likely user error -- my user error), so pardon if I repeat.
I am writing from Stockholm today, and Sweden is really cool! Yesterday, I flew out of Lisbon at o-dark-early. It was so sad to say goodbye to Portugal. I met wonderful people, locals and tourists alike, and I am already planning to return....
But I was so excited to be on my way to Scandanavia! Back in Lisbon, I put on my layers and my snowboots so I would be prepared. My long underwear were itching the whole 4 hour flight. But I was greatful for extra clothes when I arrived: Stockholm is gorgeous, vibrant, and maybe just a tad bit chilly (understatement!). The streets are snowy and when the wind blows I imagine it is straight off the north pole. All the cars are Volvos and Saabs. The art is incredible and everything is exceptionally expensive except for vodka
My hotel was really swanky -- Bopcha would have appreciated the set of dumbells and workout video for guests use in every room! The kind reception staff assisted me in finding the terminal station so I could buy my ferry tickets for tonight´s departure and I saved money finding a gem of a Mexican takeout place not far from my hotel for dinner
This afternoon, I am all bundled up and having fun exploring the old town, an island just south of the Central Station. It´s full of interesting cafes and shops and every street is narrow and picturesque. The Nobel museum is somewhere on this island and I am determined to locate it-- even if I have to walk into every stylish dress shop to find it
Tonight I am off to Riga!
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