label shopping at easter

some places we've visited so far

maui, hawaii
The day we got home, we started saving for our next trip. See my blog entry
antalya, turkey
I miss hearing the call to prayer before sunrise every morning, the sunshine and the small winding roads in the old city. But I don't miss the olives for breakfast. See my blog entry
helsinki
The cruise from Stockholm was the highlight. Breathtaking, really. We found Helsinki to be down-to-earth, friendly and a just-right size. See my blog entry
london
Why on Earth did it take me so long to visit London?! Rivals Paris for best city in Europe. Avoid Oxford Street and Covent Garden, and head to Chelsea and Holborn. See my blog entry
paris
It was my third trip to Paris, but our first while living in Sweden. And, more significantly, our first with a baby in tow. Metro ≠ baby friendly. Centre Pompidou = 10x more fun with a little one. See my blog entry.
bergen and oslo, norway
Think Colorado. Flooded. Oslo is a refreshing little city and the fjords offered beautiful views in all directions. Not love, love. But definitely like, like. See my blog entry.
prague, czech republic
Yes, it has beautiful architecture. But no soul. Skip it and go to Budapest instead.
berlin, germany
We only spent a night here, but I could tell immediately that this was a city I could live in. Hope we can get back there sometime soon. Loved the new architecture, friendly people and the gigantic, wooded park.
tavira, portugal
A great place to relax, see endless fields of daisies, drink sangria and be surrounded by the smell of orange blossoms. See my blog entry.
amsterdam and delft
Amsterdam was one of our favorite European cities and Delft is a little gem you wish you could fit in your pocket and take home. Loved the individual style and easy-going nature of the people. See my blog entry.
budapest
Hurry, it's already been discovered. Wonderful cheap food and an outdoorsy mentality. See my blog entry.
dalarna, sweden
Reminds us of home. Really relaxing and laid back. See my blog entry.
hong kong and tai pei
Super friendly people and so romantic. See my blog entry.
nice
Loved Villefranche and the whole area east of Nice. See my blog entry.
barcelona
Loved the tapas and eating paella on the beach. See my blog entry.

March 22, 2010

label shopping at easter

Sure, we Americans have our egg nog at Christmas. But the Swedes win big-time when it comes to holiday-themed beverages. Christmas here includes Julmust (Christmas soda), glögg and an assortment of Christmas beers.

Then there's Easter, and its Påskmust (Easter soda), Easter ales and apparently Easter coffee. I drank this Oppigårds Easter Ale last night and wish it came out year-round.

Oh how I love a country that makes food such an important part of celebrating.

Food is even the whole reason for holidays here. Like Cinnamon Bun day and Waffle Day, which we'll be celebrating on Thursday.

It may be damn cold here, but at least you don't go hungry. Or thirsty.

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Comments

Waffle Day is my favorite day of the year. Obviously.

Posted by: Vanessa | March 23, 2010 at 01:55 PM

do you like jul/påskmust? i usually don't but this year i actually had one i liked.

Posted by: [email protected] | March 24, 2010 at 11:50 AM

Maybe we'll make waffles in Berkeley and pretend we're in Sweden! Sometimes when it's Spring and I there's a fragrant breeze coming through the open window and there's some butter heating up on the stove I can imagine I'm Sweden!

Posted by: Sally | March 24, 2010 at 01:34 PM

Your blog always makes me smile. Thanks!

Posted by: Your Ikea "friend" Sue from Cincinnati | March 25, 2010 at 05:12 PM

Just letting you know this gave me a chuckle!

Posted by: Krista | April 19, 2010 at 01:40 AM

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