We spent most of our time in Cyprus in Pissouri, a village in the south part of the island. On our first morning, we walked into a charity shop in search of decent cookware. I recited γεια σας, γεια σας, γεια σας (hello in Greek) over and over in my head to prepare myself…
A Beachside Cabin Farewell to Cyprus
We spent our last two nights in Cyprus in a set of cabins right by the beach in a kind of camping-light experience. To get to our lodging, we drove down a gravel street of several dozen completely empty cabins, RVs, and shacks. Based on the lack of company, it seems most people don’t consider this beach weather. That’s okay; it meant we had the beach to ourselves and got to wear our pajamas while eating seaside breakfasts.
Arriving in Stockholm
We arrived in Stockholm last Sunday around 1 am, cleared customs, and joined the taxi line with all of the other late arrivals. After about 30 minutes of waiting, we were all cold, tired, and a little disoriented, but we had finally reached the front of the line.
Bryggartäppan Playground
Stockholm is full of parks and playgrounds. One of my favorites thus far is Bryggartäppan, which is designed to look like Södermalm in the late 1800s.
Dog in Södermalm Cafe
Barometers and Swedish Healthcare
Theo, Brian, and I have been getting our travel vaccines topped up at a clinic in Stockholm. Across the street from the place where they give vaccines, they have a clinic where you can see general practice or specialist doctors.
The Vasa Musuem
This is the lunch we ate at The Vasa Museum on Saturday. A brie sandwich with grilled vegetables, cream of mushroom soup with croutons, and ratatouille over lentils.
Skansen
Theo and I have trekked to Skansen three times thus far. Here are a few shots and thoughts from our visits.
Better Shadows
Brian seemed skeptical at first when I declared that the shadows are “better” here, but I think I’ve won him over to the idea that higher latitudes make for superior shadows.
Rambling around Stockholm
Stockholm is great city for long rambles; when I traverse several islands, I can tell myself that I’m taking a journey, not just a walk.
