Sweden Pt. 2

Wow there is so much to say. I nearly missed my flight today by underestimating the bus ride back to the airport (over an hour), but luckily they made an exception and helped me out. So, I’m here in Berlin now but I want to write this while everything is still fresh in my head~

Stockholm started out as a bit of a downer, or, at least not incredibly exciting- bad weather and all. But, the Swedish capitol came through with a strong finish. The people I met here are great, and many of the experiences unforgettable!

I have to say that the hostel here is by far THE greatest hostel I’ve ever stayed in, free food, tons of computers or free wifi. It’s so big and there are so many people that it’s absolutely divine I’ve never been around so many people from so many different places all packed into one building; a fucking Mecca, man. The other night, everyone partied in the common room, it was like 50 deep with people from Spain, France, Germany, Scotland, US, Morocco, Uruguay and surely more! Everyone began separate, but a few hours later we combined all the tables and everyone was mingling with everyone. It was my best night, better than some of the others going out on the town!

A word on Swedish women… yes, they are stunning. Many a beautiful, tall blonde have I seen walking down the street that I couldn’t help but ogle. They wear a lot of orange makeup, which is kinda different, but it’s the style here and they work it. Some girls even draw freckles on their face; I tried to take a pic but it didn’t really come out. It’s also really funny hearing Swedes talk, but I’m just an ethnocentric bastard so do forgive.

This morning, I did the Swedish sauna experience- the highlight of my trip there. Swedes are crazy, man! I went with some guys I met from Spain who had rental cars and we drove out to a small lake outside the city. Basically, you chill out in the sauna for 10-15 minutes ‘til you are sweating profusely, droplets coming down your face… and then, you go outside and jump in a freezing, ice cold lake nude. You swim around for a bit, and get the gnarliest headrush ever; it’s the perfect cure for a hangover! When you get out, steam is still coming off your back, and then you hang for a bit and go back into the sauna. Lather, rinse and repeat. I cannot adequately describe how wonderful, peaceful and relaxing this experience was. I love it!!