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 …
22 Jun
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 …
21 Jun
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 …
20 Jun
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 …
19 Jun
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 …
18 Jun
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 …
17 Jun
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 …
16 Jun
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 …
15 Jun
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 …
14 Jun
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; …