The Cartel

Alright I am off to centrum and the many adventures and suprises that await me there! Today should be largely uneventful. I may go get a sandwich at a place I enjoy (yup, smörgås...med utan bordet! så det är inte "smörgåsbord"...ganska "smörgås" :).

I also have to continue my impromptu role as international candy trafficker. My Swedish friend in Houston wants some candy, and you guessed it! Heavily salted licorice!! I will pick up some extra so people can get a feel for this truly bizarre phenomenon. Of all the ridiculous things Nordic people have believed in; beserkers, shape-shifters, dragons, having a pluralist socialist society...the idea that salted licorice tastes good, or is even palatable for that matter, ranks high on the list. Don't take my word for it...give one piece a try.

I will also try to get some pictures today of the unfrozen Stockholm since it is supposed to snow tonight and tomorrow. Then tomorrow I can take the "after" shots if the snow comes through...I am hoping it does. I would hate this to be the first span of time I have spent in Stockholm that it didn't snow...it just wouldn't feel right.