July 21, Wendesday

Katey had to work on her project sporadically on Wednesday, because it was due on Thursday, but her efficiency allowed us to spend a fair amount of time together on Wednesday. As she worked in the morning, I spent my morning at two cafés reading. 

 

After Katey was done working for the morning, we hurried to one of the lunch spots that we had been excited to try. We had to hurry because the class was going to the Millesgården that afternoon. The lunch spot was being hyped as the best korv stand in Stockholm. What is “korv” you ask? It’s a generic sausage, but at a korv stand you have your choice of some 20 different korv (e.g. Italianisk, Chorizo, grillad korv…), and they are served inside of a fresh French baguette with some light sauce poured inside the baguette. We were both very impressed and are hoping to head back before the trip is over.

The Millesgården was a nice afternoon activity. Carl Milles is a famous Swedish sculptor who built a beautiful home with his wife in the early 20^th century and then willed it to Sweden before he died. The sculpture museum is open aired and it feels very Italian, because Italian art was a big influence on Milles. We strolled through the museum and enjoyed being outside with such beautiful scenery both of the sculptures and the view.

And of course we had to fika...

We had our best dinner yet that night in Ostermalm, a fancier part of the city. It was an expensive place but the waiter was quick to steer us toward two items on the more affordable side of the menu. Katey got one of the best club sandwiches I have ever had (freshly roasted chicken breasts all the club sandwich fixings) and I had my second korv order of the day – sausage with white beans and parmesan cheese. The waiter also made great wine pairing recommendations and we were happy campers.