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
Out with fam
Wedding rehearsal day for my cousin, Brian. Rode to the harbor with him, his friend Bob (aka our tour guide) and 2 other cousins. We saw the Turning Torso a build that twists 180 degrees from the ground upward. We also had breakfast at Espresso House, a coffee house chain similar to Starbucks. According to … Continue reading Out with fam
Skåne
Malmö, my current stop, is in Skåne County. Skåne - pronounced scon-uh. Listen here. A province on the west coast of Sweden, close to Copenhagen, Denmark. I'm staying with the parents of my cousin's fiancée. Started the day with a seemingly traditional breakfast of plain yogurt, homemade muesli (I got the recipe), strawberries … Continue reading Skåne
The Jam 