I stopped at Etoile in Helsingborg for breakfast before going to the train station. A filling breakfast of GF toast, avocado, fresh carrot/apple juice, a soft boiled egg and tea. Gotta remember this combo when I get home. Boarded 2.5 hour train north to Gothenburg Centraal Station, passing sheep (!) and farm land along the … Continue reading Göteborg. First Impressions.
Helsingborg
Arrived in Helsingborg after spending 10 days in Malmö. It was a 40 minute train ride north. Toured Kärnan Castle at the center of this beach town. Over 100 stairs to the top. Seriously, Sweden is a workout. Took a walk along the beach before dinner. Loved the wooden lounge chairs placed along the shore. … Continue reading Helsingborg
Toughest
Brian is an announcer for the Toughest obstacle course races. These events are similar to Tough Mudders in the U.S. Thousands of people - professional athletes and amateurs - scramble up nets, across monkey bars and other crazy setups. The race has grown so much that Toughest founders created a training space in Malmö. This is the … Continue reading Toughest
Cycling to Västra Hamnen
I've never biked so much in my life. Probably did over 10 miles the day we met up with a family friend who lives in Malmö. She led my cousins and I on a bike tour through the city. First a windmill in Kungsparken. We rode through the park and a gnat got in my … Continue reading Cycling to Västra Hamnen
Brian gets married
I started day with breakfast on the beach. Walked out into the chilly water again. Took a long walk back and checked out all the wildflowers. Then...my cousin got married. The ceremony was in the courtyard of an adjoined museum and restaurant. Dinner was amazing. Three courses that were perfectly timed and perfectly plated. Then … Continue reading Brian gets married
The Jam 