the adventure begins

We had a fabulous day!  Started with European style breakfast buffet, part of the package when staying here.  Cold meats and fish, cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, a bread buffet of its own, three kinds of eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancakes.  We stayed for a long time!  The room was full of people of all ages, from everywhere it seemed.  All kept to themselves, unless you engaged them ... and then they were happy to smile, chat, answer questions.

After breakfast we went in search of a book store; a Swedish-English dictionary is not essential but deemed helpful.  Our first discovery was that the GPS visual cues and oration didn't match, and at times the visuals were accurate, at times the voice.  The technology is great when it works! The adventure took us many beautiful places, and then accidentally to a bookstore!  We got our dictionary and found out that the Swedish love Jane Austin! We also learned that you have to pay to use a public toilet, and the lines-ups are long.  Scheduling our bio-breaks to be at home is now routine.

Yes, we are calling our little hotel apartment home.  My friend Mary says "when you are at peace with yourself, any place is home!"   This is home for the moment, and we are comfortable here.  Had lunch at a fabulous Greek restaurant (sitting in Sweden eating Hungarian and Greek food) that was friendly, cozy with excellent fare.  Then off for groceries, nap and resting.  Great day!


Here are some pictures:


Stopped at KTH for a moment. Stunning buildings from 1827 when the college was initiated.  

 

Made Stuart's day to see ships and boats in the harbour.  This is a restaurant on the water that is now on our "must-see" list.

Government building and one of many historical statues; this is Karl XIV Johan 1786-1854.  There is a woman at the foot of this statue - rare. 

Think of us with guacamole and chips, a Shandy (me) and a nice, cold beer (Stu). 


Cheers,
TPP