And, we're here in Goteborg! I suppose you've guessed this by now. Okay, we've been here about a month. Does it feel like home yet? No, not yet. But, a routine has taken shape.
We have cell phones, a car (Volvo station wagon, of course), broadband Internet service, Skype service (so, call me), Swedish bank accounts and, most importantly, Swedish ID numbers. Yes, we're in the system. We've even joined the local gym - SATS.
Side Note: The interior and equipment at SATS reminds me of 24-Hour Fitness, maybe even Bally Total Fitness; the membership price is more like Equinox. More on prices in another post (they deserve their own).
Our first weekend here, we went shopping at IKEA. The stores really are the same all over the world. Ironic that shopping at IKEA in Sweden was the first activity that felt familiar. That reminded me of the US - home. But, now (fast forward four weeks), I have my favorite grocery store - ICA Maxi - so all is right in the shopping world!
Side Note: This blog will delve deeply into international cuisine. So, lots of prose and pix about desserts, unusual food items, and just plain old gastric goodness.
As you can tell, the computer is up and running. As such, email is up and running. If someone needs our phone or snail addresses, contact us via email and we'll disseminate.
This is the first of many posts. The photo? A view from our living room. TJ wanted me to Photoshop the unsightly part of our view. But, hey, this is going to be a warts and all adventure. The plant is Goteborg Energi which supplies the hot water that heats our apartment.
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