Stockholm - April 11, 2017 In all fairness, the weather we experienced this week has not been a friend to Stockholm visitors. We saw evidence showing us this is likely a truly spectacular place in warm weather but we were freezing. We saw the bare hangers for baskets of flowers to come, flower pots wth no life yet, and elaboarte but dry water fountains. Just today the cherry blossoms popped out. We witnessed the plethora of lifeless restaurants having ou...

Those close to me know I am a value-minded person. I kept thinking about my expensive asparagus purchase yesterday and something kept gnawing at me. I finally pulled current exchange rates. I did not pay $8 for 8 stalks; I paid $11.02 for that asparagus. I wouldn't knowingly do that in a million years but I think I was dazzled by the sight of fresh, first-of-the-season, asparagus and I lost control. Plus that savvy vendor is probably well-seasoned in sizin...

Stockholm - April 8-9, 2017 We had time to take one last outing before leaving Helsinki yesterday because our flight to Stockholm was not until 2:15 pm. Instead, we packed, tidied-up the cute tiny house and simply took it easy. My cold has reached the raging stage. I truly have the suds. Hopefully yesterday's rest will help me kick this thing soon, and I pray Stan does not get it. Arlanda Airport is located far outside Stockholm. There are two ways t...