Well, it’s Sunday afternoon in Sweden, Sunday morning back home in the States, and we’re having a great time.
I landed about 24 hours ago and after a bit of haggling by customs (“Are you staying in a hotel or with friends?”), I met her. Finally.
Her father drove us from the airport back to her apartment, where he dropped us off and I met her dog, Zack. I was really tired from not sleeping on the plane (I did get an hour or so of sleep on the first flight, and a bit more than an hour on the second flight, from Paris). So, I laid down and rested for a bit.
Last night I started to help her make a squash soup for dinner, but I let her finish because I was still too tired. After dinner (it was excellent) we watched a DVD that I brought (Toy Story – she hadn’t seen it before and liked it a lot), and then the Swedish version of Survivor: Expedition Robinson. It was very interesting to see how the different Americans had counterparts in Sweden.
Then, I went to sleep, at about 21.00, and woke up for a bit at 04.00 or so, but went back to sleep later and slept until 13.00! I think my jet lag is gone now.
The weather here is cold and drizzly, but not too cold. We took Zack for a walk last night before Robinson and it was nice and cold.
Tomorrow we’re going to see a museum, and then more sightseeing this week.
Hope you all are having fun without me in the US. Go Eagles!!! this afternoon.
Which museum?
And are you going to go into the museum or just look at it from the sidewalk?
I’ve looked at museums from the outside. There’s usually much more interesting stuff inside.
Or maybe your jetlag is still affecting you.
Seioursly, post some (postable) photos for us afterwards! Sounds like fun (what I wouldn’t give for rain right now)!
What I’m going to enjoy about this thread is the less than restrained encouragement for rumpy pumpy details from the guys and the ‘oh, just have fun, I’m so glad it’s working out (but for God’s sake pleeease spill the gossip)’ from the women.
Wow, how great that they’re starting a new relationship with absolutely NO pressure.
Gosh, could you imagine how uncomfortable it could be if thousands of people were sitting around wondering, “Have those two had sex yet? I wish I knew!”
Anniz is sitting right next to me now as I reply to this, so I have to watch what I say.
We just got back from dinner at her favourite Chinese restaurant and we were wondering if anyone replied to this thread yet. Apparently, a few of you did.
screech-owl: We’re going to the Vasa Museum tomorrow. It’s an old ship that sank in the 17th Century and was recently raised, and a museum was built around it. While I’m sure we’ll see it from the outside, I plan on us going inside, too.
And, for the rest of you: have you no decency? There’s a lady reading this here with me!
(Yes, there are pictures of us together. I’ll post some soon, maybe…)
No lewd sediments… er, sentiments here. Just wishing you two every happiness. Scandinavia is so achingly beautiful that my inner Dane winces to think about it right now.
Now, Monfort, do me one big favor, go down and buy yourself big bottle of Tuborg Grøn Øle for me. Fear not, Anniz will know what I mean. If you can find the Carlsberg Special Lager (Black and Gold Label) down one of those too.
Next stop is at the bakery. Have some bølle with the superb butter over there. A slice of Kringle and you will be in heaven. Then off you go for some Grävlax backed with a shot of Schnäpps and, perhaps a fiske frikadeller with remoulade sauce. If you like black licorice, do not miss the Lakrids Boutiques.
Swedish food is almost as good as Danish food, so you are in for the opportunity of a lifetime to try all sorts of new and wonderful dishes.
