Mom, Dad and the Bean have been staying in an apartment in Alvik, a short subway ride out of the center of town. It's a very different experience than being in a hectic tourist hotel. The apartment is very Swedish--floor to ceiling Ikea fixtures and a Swedish-style bathroom which combines some of the most notable features of camp and prison restrooms. But it's a great neighborhood, well located, and a much more authentic experience than being in the tourist zone. Mom and the Bean, on the street near the apartment:
The Bean has utilized just about every imaginable form of transportation to get around town. On the subway with Dad:
On the boat to Fjaderholmarna with Mom, for lunch and a quick tour of one of the islands of Stockholm's archipelago:
Walking all over town:
And driving in her rental car to visit a spectacular castle for lunch (no pictures of the car yet, but yes, it is a Volvo).
One of Mom's favorite Stockholm pastimes has always been to sit in a cafe and watch the city go by.
The Bean seems to take after her mother, and has been soaking up the cafe culture:
The Bean has also had a chance to meet some of Mom's closest friends in Stockholm. At a cafe with Hanna, who has her own little bean arriving VERY soon:
At Hanna's parents' house, getting acquainted with Gunilla:
And joining in the fun and chaos with Hanna's brother Peter and his family:
The Bean even had the chance to meet her great-aunt Solbritt.
One of the key reasons the Bean has had such a great time in Stockholm is that she managed to overcome her jet lag on her second night in town. The morning after her first night, however, was a little rough...for everybody:
Ultimately, however, what will be most memorable for Mom and Dad about this trip is the chance to spend so much time with the Bean, quietly watching the world go by:
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