I am loving the groovy bar at Danviks Tull. We discovered it after going to an apartment viewing on Wednesday.
There’s a different vibe to Stockholm this time of year. Many city dwellers are at their summer homes, leaving just a few cars parked on my street, for instance. Those Stockholmers that are still around are flocking to the beaches and parks to try to keep cool in this ongoing heat wave. And there are tourists by the bus and boat load. I am being asked questions and for directions almost daily and I’ve heard more English being spoken than I ever have before in this town.
Two nights ago, people were playing Kubb – a Swedish lawn game – and picnicking at midnight in our local park. (It helps that it’s light enough to see!) And as we walked home at 2 am last night, people were out and about everywhere on the streets and in the bars that were still open. I love being in the city this time of year. But it sure makes it hard to work when it is this nice out!
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I live on Hornsgatan and for the first time in months, the cacophony of horns, buses, irritating motorcycles, and construction crew have calmed down. And with the heat wave we have to keep all windows open all the time, so the noise can get out of control. Oyi veys.
I have a question for you. I’m writing about lagom and asking bloggers (expats and swedes) about their opinion of lagom and how swedes use it in culture, daily life, work. Would be great to hear your opinion too. Please email me for more info.
Hi Sapphire,
The quiet is certainly a welcome relief for you. Thanks for your comments. As for lagom, it’s always a favorite topic for me!
I´ve heard that the word “lagom” comes from a habit of the vikings. When they sat around a table the first drink was in just one jar or mug (?) and should be shared of them all. So, they had to just take a (lagom) sip so even the last man did get a sip of mjöd (a early kind of beer). So the word “lag” (in this case all men around the table) A “lag” can also mean “team”. “om” (in this case around the table). It´s a bit complicated to explain even in swedish for me as a swede, but I hope you got something out of this.
Liselotte,
Thanks for sharing this. I think it’s such an interesting insight into the word. Some time ago, I did a post that talked about this definition a bit.
https://sandracarpenter.net/2009/03/30/a-little-more-swedish-lagom/
So, I was not first than.. 🙂
And yes, lagom is a very usefull word. Not too much, not too litle- lagom.
You got a nice blog!
Liselotte,
It’s always good to have more information. Thanks!
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