Weekend in Stockholm

I spent the weekend in Stockholm and even though it was a rather short visit, arriving late on Friday and leaving by noon on Sunday, I had a great time. I think it has probably been 5-6 years since I went to Stockholm just for pleasure and this time the city really showed its best side. Sunny, maybe some chilly winds, but all trees and flowers in full bloom and then the water. Stockholm is built on about 18 different island so there is water wherever you look and in combination with flowers and sunshine it's quite spectacular.

Along with showing Michael around I also managed to catch up with David, one of my oldest friends. While talking we realised we've been friends for 22 years. OMG! David recommended us to visit a restaurant called Konstnärsbaren (the artist bar) or KB for dinner and the food was just delicious. I had salmon steak, fresh asparagus, fresh potatoes, trout roe and home made hollandaise sauce. As desert I had strawberries and rhubarbs. That too early spring produce. Mmm! To match this marvellous food I had a very nice glass of Chablis.

Sunday we spent walking around Skansen before I had to leave and go to the airport. For a Swede Skansen is probably one of the most Swedish places there is, and over and over I caught myself saying this is sooo beautiful. So even though a bit short it was a very nice weekend and I just what I needed after the last couple of weeks travelling for work.