Well, indeed another summer has left. It’s been a great one weather-wise for those of us in Sweden, at least in my humble opinion. It rarely was hot, the nights were cool, and there was a lot of sun. We had some “heatwaves” which I always find a bit humorous. 78 degrees Fahrenheit (I can appreciate Celsius after all this time but I convert it back to my favorite backward index of heat) will never be hot for me. I even wear a light jacket if it is cloudy. But to folks here it’s practically tropical. Yes, I am insufferable when it comes to talking about what “real” hot weather is. Of course someone from where it is incredibly hot could do the same to me and I’d just have to listen and bear it since I know I’d be getting “my own medicine”.
Anyway, it was a uneventful Summer for me. My vacation was a two week trek to the West coast of Sweden and after some of the less touristy spots of Denmark. I’ve not spent much time in Gothenburg till this trip and it’s a very nice city. We stayed at a high-rise hotel which thrilled my son since he loves heights. In Denmark I saw a lot of lighthouses and made the inevitable trip to Legoland. My son’s been there twice already but wanted a third go, which I gave him. It was my first go and I was not too impressed. But they do have great models of places in Europe, including a few we just saw in Denmark prior.
Before I give up trying to write interesting text and lay out the photos I must mention the first few pictures are from the Uppsala University (my alma mater, humble-brag) Gustavianum museum. It has a very old medical dissection theater which is incredible. After a very long restoration the museum it is open again and if you are in the neighborhood I’d recommend a visit.
