We're back

[la_marquise]

We're back, after a lovely relaxing week. Every time I visit, I fall a bit more in love with Sweden. Aredalen is stunningly beautiful, the skiing was good and everyone was very friendly, helpful and welcoming. If there is a more civilised country anywhere, I haven't found it yet.

Comments

[lil-shepherd.livejournal.com]

Well, the Swedes do have their problems too, particularly with the immigrant populations in the big cities who, as here, haven't been particularly welcomed.

But you are certainly welcome home!

[saare-snowqueen.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good time. And you will be going back - to Stockholm, in June, Just before Jaani Päev. I hope you're planning to spend an extra 2-3 days to see in the solstice at a proper Nordic bonfire. They are wonderful.

While you were away, I have been a busy lady. I have paid my membership and bought my tickets, so 'IT'S OFFICIAL!' I will be attending Eurocon.

I think that the Nordic countries, in general, and that includes Finland and Estonia as well as Sweden, while by no means perfect, are working very hard to create a climate of life that is humane and civilized.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

One day I will get to Finland.
We're talking about turning the con into a holiday and travelling on from Stockholm into Norway, as visiting Oslo is another of my long-term ambitions.

[athenais.livejournal.com]

Mine as well, but I will have to leave Norway for a different trip. I'm glad you enjoyed your ski trip.

[saare-snowqueen.livejournal.com]

It's a perfect time to be there. That far north the sun won't be setting. I have a friend who was in Bergen last year. Her photos are stunning. The people are nice too, very jolly. They like to sing when they're drinking.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

That does sound good.

[coth.livejournal.com]

Welcome home. Glad you had a good time. Hope to hear about it on Saturday.

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

Welcome back!

[anef.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a good time, and the skiing was fun.

[desperance.livejournal.com]

Yay! Welcome home. With only the right kind of falling, too: unbroken Karis are best.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

I tend to agree with you.

[glass-mountain.livejournal.com]

Hello! (waves retrospectively). Was the food yummy?

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

There were some nice restaurants on the slopes and the hotel food was perfectly okay. The best thing, though, was lingonberry juice, which is delicious. A bit like cranberry, but fruitier.