The other indicator of the oncoming autumn is our last set of summer visitors! Dan's parents arrived last week. We spent our first few days in Lund, letting them get over the worst of the jet lag and catch up with Dan. We did sightsee a bit - one of the perks of having visitors is seeing your own city and region in a different light. In Malmö, the nearest big city, we were able to do a nice boat tour of the city's canals. We've enjoyed lovely outdoor lunches and leisurely dinners as a family.
Then we flew to Norway! We began in Oslo, which was far more beautiful and fun to be in than I expected. The restaurants are good (although painfully painfully expensive), the people friendly, and the sights clean and safe. I keep saying that Norway is Sweden prettier more friendly cousin. The languages are so similar I can understand most Norwegian, but people seem to be a little nicer overall. Better restaurant service too!
From Oslo we took crazy train rides and multiple boat rides into the fjords. Today we're in Balestrand but getting ready to head to our final destination, Bergen. We have hiked and canoed and had a bit of a relaxing time. I'm really enjoying myself, and enjoying getting to know my future-in-laws as well.
Once we get home, I'll jump back into Swedish classes and also into my masters program!
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