Today was another beautiful day in the city...even warmer than yesterday. After a leisurely morning I stepped outside of my hotel and a parade of horseback soldiers playing instruments marched by. This is the third time I have seen this group march through the city. I continued on to meet Anna (the exchange student that spent last semester at UMass) on the steps of the Stockholm Concert Hall, the "Konserthuset". The building overlooks a busy marketplace that is filled with everything from fresh fruit to local artwork to old dolls missing clothes. Anna and I went for fika (coffee and pastries with friends) and then she took me on a guided tour of the city. We walked from island to island and saw magnificent views. This beautiful weather has brought everyone in Stockholm outside. People are strolling the streets, lounging in parks, kayaking through the harbors, and boating.
We then went to the train station and I caught the train to Solna (my home come tomorrow). I walked the one block from the station to my apartment building and met one of my new roommates, Susanna. The apartment is very sunny and bright! I'm excited to unpack and settle in. Even though the apartment is only about one block from the station I managed to take 45 minutes finding my way back there. The signs are in Swedish and I ended up following the wrong signs...woops. Won't make that mistake again. Once I found my way back to the city center I dined at a little cafe by the Stockholm Center Station. After a stroll back to my hotel, I am ready for bed. Tomorrow is the first day of my internship. I'm supposed to report there at 12:30 so we can go to lunch and then have a meeting about my summer projects!
View from Gamla Stan Island
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