Excursion to Drottingholm

We took advantage of the nice sunny day and visited Drottingholm which is the official residence of the royal family. It's quite beautiful. This is the fourth time I've been and our tour guide was the best so far. Learned more about the place in the first five minutes than all the other times combined. I'm still pondering about the fact that a soldier (approximately 13 or 14 years old) would sleep in the king's quarters to protect him. Gives you pause. Sorry to sully the past of the royal family but come on, how much protection could the kid provide?

looking out my window

I was asked what I saw out of my window and here it is. Adrian took this shot just as the sun was hitting the gold building really making it glow. The picture unfortunately doesn't do it justice. My flat is on a busy street so it's fairly noisy when you have the windows open (which you have to from time to time as there is no air conditioner). At least I won't feel isolated during the winter with life going on outside.

Adrian the photographer

Adrian loves Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset). it's her favorite building and has to be one of mine as well. She took this shot the other day. Thought the lighting and the statue with the bird on its head was funny.

Almost like home

Adrian and I check out Texas Burger Co. Not bad. Burger and fries tasted really good. Onion rings were good as well. They just need to work on the beer selection. They had Lone Star beer. Who drinks Lone Star Beer?

Some progress made

slowly but surely it's starting to be home. Thanks to Adrian! There is no way I could have done it without her.

Adrian in paper

Had to make moving fun somehow. Copious amounts of paper was used for packing.

Moving Day!

I finally have a place to call my own. So here's a few shots of "before". "after" pictures to follow after. Poor Adrian arrives in Stockholm and I put her to work first day. Thank God she's here. I couldn't have done it without her.

Adrian Arrives

Adrian arrives in Stockholm on Sunday. I immediately take her to eat at Vurma - our fav place. Here's a picture of her mutli-tasking - talking on the phone, drinking a latte. That's my girl.

Euro Pride parade

had to go check out Euro Pride parade today. It's been a two week event here in Stockholm and each day has been beautiful sunny weather except today of course when the end of the event parade is to happen. It didn't seem to dampen their spirit.