Greta Garbo’s Grave
They say Garbo was elusive in her life. She’s somewhat elusive in death also, it seems. Even though I’d found some online instructions about how to find her grave, they … Read the rest “Greta Garbo’s Grave”
Stockholm
Since 2008, I have visited Stockholm several times. It’s a wonderful city in different ways at different times throughout the year. Aside from a return trip to Japan, it’s also where I’ll likely visit once again, once the pandemic eases.
Out On The Ice
“I’ve been wanting to do this for ages, and have been looking for the right moment”, Sue told me when the prospect of walking on an iced-over lake became a … Read the rest “Out On The Ice”
New Old Clothes
The sunset over Stockholm, viewed from the Djurgården fjären (Djurgården ferry) is pretty damn spectacular. Even though it’s still quite chilly in Stockholm, it was still warm enough for us … Read the rest “New Old Clothes”
Fotografiska Museet
“I think I’ve found the spot for my fiftieth birthday”, I told Sue as we sat and enjoyed some late afternoon refreshments at the top floor cafe of Stockholm’s Fotografiska … Read the rest “Fotografiska Museet”
Open Curtain Policy
One of the things Sue is finding a little “confronting” about staying in “ordinary homes” in Europe is the “open curtain policy”. By that, I mean, the tendency for people … Read the rest “Open Curtain Policy”
Nyheter från Stockholm
“Speaking out on SVT tonight – Agnetha Fältskog on her difficult times” proclaimed the Aftonbladet news-stand headline all over Stockholm today. Thirty years after their break up, ABBA remains an … Read the rest “Nyheter från Stockholm”