Monthly Archives: June 2009

Pic of the Day: June 20

Pic of the Day: June 20

Midsummer’s eve is THE event of the year on the Swedish social calendar.  There is eating, drinking, more eating, more drinking, sleeping, walking, and usually …

 

Pic of the Day: June 19

Pic of the Day: June 19

What to do at ÖU on the Thursday before Midsommer’s Eve?  Come to a lecture conducted by JP Allen of course!  With an earlier than …

 

Pic of the Day: June 18

Pic of the Day: June 18

“Stop taking pictures and have some wine!”  A lovely evening grilling  & chatting with Karin & her family.  On this glorious  evening we learned  about …

 

Pic of the Day: June 17

Pic of the Day: June 17

Behold the famous “mushroom” (Svampen) water tower of Örebro.  Emulated around the world (or at least in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – anyone there during the …

 

Pic of the Day: June 16

Pic of the Day: June 16

The Wadköping – open air museum is situated in a park in downtown Örebro.  This particular turf-roofed building had a herbs & spices display.  Simply …

 

Pic of the Day: June 15

Pic of the Day: June 15

As seen on facebook, it’s Swedish Yellow Pea Soup.  Årtsoppa comes in a handy plastic tube at your local grocery store.  Don’t let the looks …

 

Pic of the Day: June 14

Pic of the Day: June 14

Swedish Pub version of  “deluxe nachos” — tortilla chips topped with crudités (no orange cheeze whiz goo) & a pair of chicken wings or nuggets; …

 

Pic of the Day: June 13

Pic of the Day: June 13

Our first official Swedish housewarming party (@ Per’s).  Much debate over the origins of the Swedish Bikini Team and what does it take to get …

 

Pic of the Day: June 12

Pic of the Day: June 12

Flavors of the day: blueberry, strawberry, butter pecan & “Daim” (that yummy chocolate-covered toffee candy).  Good thing JPA didn’t want any (ha!).  Don’t tell anyone …

 

Pic of the Day: June 11

Pic of the Day: June 11

Aren’t you impressed by this highly distinguished visitor to Örebro University? The door’s a little short, but otherwise, it’s a fine little office in the Swedish …