Author: scallen

Pic of the Day: June 28

Pic of the Day: June 28

Sunday was our last day in Örebro. This midsommar rainbow symbolizes the pot-of-gold we found in this central Swedish town.  We were very fortunate to …

 

Pic of the Day: June 27

Pic of the Day: June 27

Technology and practicality come together at the Tybble Torg apartment complex laundry facility.  Swipe your fob/id tag, pick a date and time to reserve a …

 

Pic of the Day: June 26

Pic of the Day: June 26

These two lovely girls, enjoying a summer’s day, are Karin’s.  They are playing a little footie in their huge backyard (complete with a swing set …

 

Pic of the Day: June 25

Pic of the Day: June 25

Check out our happy little apartment in Tybble, a neighborhood on the outskirts of greater metropolitan Örebro.  Yes, they do use Ikea products here. This studio …

 

Pic of the Day: June 24

Pic of the Day: June 24

Please don’t run away, Mr. (or Ms.) Hedgehog. The ubiquitous igelkott is especially easy to spot on safari during the Swedish summer.  The little darlings are …

 

Pic of the Day: June 23

Pic of the Day: June 23

The roof of the new Oslo Operahuset offers many different angles and inclines for walkers.  What better way to spend Norway’s new-found riches?  (Actually, there …

 

Pic of the Day: June 22

Pic of the Day: June 22

We had a glimpse of the Norwegian good life when we visited Trond and Sigrid in Oslo.  Their family home is on the northern edge …

 

Pic of the Day: June 21

Pic of the Day: June 21

Have all traces of paganism been removed from the far north?  We see here a sinister plot to indoctrinate the next generation of Swedes with …

 

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 …