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snow.

Yay. Lots of snow. But just a little snow storm, if I want to just watch in silence Helsinki? Well, you bring wintry already quite happy with Finland somehow related. Also, I have finally proved that my camera is robust, as always tell everyone:

Furthermore there's the weather Despite a ... well ... Christmas Parade? The exact purpose of this little move I did not understand, but sometimes I watch who I've discovered:

still a little bit of Finnish education complacent? Just take a German, Swedish or English word and sometimes hangs a-i turn back. This should in most cases sufficient. The barbecue shack is, for example, "Grilli, the salami" Mettwursti.

And in Finland it is looked at strangely if you order a glass of wholesome milk. The waiter asked 3 times for what I want. "Pepsi?" - "No, one glass of milk, please? "-" What? Do you want Pepsi? "-" No, just one glass of milk, please. "-" Milk? Oh ... mhh ... yes, ok. "Here the proud hunter with his prey (by the way inferior UHT milk with low fat content. Apparently, the Finns are just as incapable as the Swedes to sell milk with more than 3 percent fat. In this case, it tasted after 0.5 percent milk Yes, something there is really):..

Next are photos from the wintry Helsinki here <-.

And while we're on the subject Photos are: Sometimes I can even bring themselves to get up pretty early in the morning even though I laughed at. would, because I go out at 6 to photograph around Stockholm in the early morning in the snow. ("Oh, that can not even make this evening or tomorrow or something."). Good thing I have it done anyway, one day later was seen by the snow out of mud puddles any more diverse. The images for which I sacrificed my well-deserved sleep, there are here <-.

A little culture? This time it's a major Swedish writer August Strindberg good. A truly impressive man his contemporaries must have seen the same thing because eventually they moved each occasion of his 60. and 63 Birthday in a torchlight procession through Stockholm to honor him. He waved goodbye to friendly from the balcony. And when the bad conservative Nobel Prize committee refused to give him the Nobel Prize, the Swedes gathered unceremoniously across the country 45 000 crowns (a truly impressive large amount of money) and they gave him an "anti-Nobel Prize". How do I know all this? I have finally managed to visit the Strindberg Museum what I wanted since a long time. In this residential tower in the heart of Stockholm, the good Lord had established domestic Strindberg at the end of his eventful life. And its original furnishings including flat was converted into a museum. Even the things on his desk are still in the same meticulous order in which the master has to be brought before his death. Be an odd feeling of standing at the deathbed of this great man, and in his work but I had to rush off smooth a tear in the middle of the books and manuscripts of probably the most important Swedish author. At the next opportunity I will also take part in a tour of his private library.

Speaking private library ... my love of books will drive me again to ruin. Because the museum sees itself as part antiquarian bookshop, the works by and about Strindberg, both used and new, at incredibly good prices hawks. Some of them now have their place in my bookcase found. Moreover, Stockholm has a very active bookseller culture, say, can be purchased at almost every corner next to nothing books. Can somebody please hold me? And hide my wallet? And tell me when it's time to Sweden to turn back, pick up a truck?

Finally, a little out of my daily life. Oh, how lovely but I was awakened this morning. What is still the same as the little brother of the pneumatic hammer, chisel with which one tile from the walls? The harmonic noise of such a device was I certainly awoken this morning. Obviously, in the room above me renovated the bathroom. I sincerely hope that this is no Swedish workers were obliged, for then takes the renovation of a small (approximately 4 square feet) bathroom like 8 times over (acht!!) Weeks.

So, tomorrow we go to Lapland. I have a ski pants, heavy boots with spikes, other warm clothes and a thermos. I can not do anything.

Had you well!

Michi

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A cruise ... The

... which is funny. And also dirt cheap. Especially if you are lucky enough to live in a city like Stockholm. Water, there are finally enough of that. Not for nothing Stockholm the "Venice of the North" is mentioned. With the Stockholm in itself rather Venice "Stockholm of the South" as would indicate. What I'm getting at? From my quiet home environment I only need about half an hour to the terminals of the major cruise companies Viking Line and Tallink Silja. These two lines have the very pleasant and student-friendly habit of their services for a ridiculously low price offer for sale.

So I was very pleased when I was asked whether I want to spontaneously participate in a cruise in the direction of Turku (Finland) would. I would do. And both want to do as I did. And now we are back to a peculiarity of Sweden. For my part, yes usually like to leave for a trip to a destination, true to the old pattern: outward -> goal -> return. Not so with Sweden. Hand you the weird combination: Depart -> return. Where is the objective? As the saying goes: "The journey is the destination". In Germany one would call such a trip "Butterfahrt" where I found shelter on the Swedish version is not a single piece of butter. The Swede in itself - regardless of age - namely uses this ride is not for the supply of goods made from sour cream to butter, but rather to the tax-free liquor store purchase thoroughly empty. With the usual drinks prices in Sweden may be understandable, by German standards but still plenty expensive. Also interesting for residents of countries with less rigorous fiscal policy, however, the ship's theater show, know to talk skillfully in which both a musical show as well as two live bands the audience. To say nothing of the homelike atmosphere that is achieved by a noble variety leaning against furniture. Alone that was the Converted 10 € for travel including overnight in the luxurious cabin with flat-screen TV worth.

was so nice but then the sight of some Swedish pensioners in the morning, which skillfully the breakfast sandwiches washed down with a double brandy. Again, strange: In the breakfast café they could have a choice between various spirits to the breakfast menu, milk, there was not.

note to me: The next cruise please with a goal for which I can walk on land. Oh, I wrote just next cruise? The next cruise was a half weeks later to Riga. This time It was not a pensioner-Cognac-ride, but one in collaboration with the University organized the "International Student Cruise" with students from Stockholm, Copenhagen, Karlstad and some other Scandinavian universities. As usual at such events, unfortunately, the 1100 passengers were almost exclusively exchange students, which ensured that once again proved their dominance of the English language. Too bad. Here I was able to discover why the whole thing was so cheap. Had you guessed that under the two car decks are still a deck? I'm assuming that you just replaced only the benches to bed like structures, because of luxury or Clean nothing could be felt. Honestly, my expectations were not so high, but THAT was really silly. At least the toilet you would wipe at least, if you have not brushed properly. At least the bed was more comfortable than my dorm bed, but this means only that poked me in those 2 nights, no metal springs in the back. Interestingly, however, the fact that I see with the door closed on the course, or at least could see the light from the hallway because the door had been up and down so bent that they are only next to the castle at all contact with the door frame.

Nevertheless, Riga is definitely worth a visit. The city is - at least in the inner city - dominated by magnificent art nouveau buildings on one side and the medieval old town on the other side. The tourist season, however, was apparently over, so that the city was virtually deserted until 1100, feverish students with more edges of the eyes. My heart was allowed to enjoy life but then enjoy the old tavern to Bernsteinweg of local delicacies and a large jug of amber-stout. Excellent compensation for nocturnal sleep disturbance by in the hall bawling English and French. Thus, a bent door has unfortunately not overly good sound insulation.

Since I'm in culinary delights ... not only in the capital of Latvia, also in Swedish student residence halls sometimes magical is served. So I had the good fortune to have been invited to dinner at a Hungarian fellow students. And my goodness, the man can cook! The bean soup family recipe, served with the Hungarian version of a pork, in any case is clearly the best that could enjoy during my time here in Stockholm my palate. And the self-made plum brandy, this is apparently such a meal knew to convince.

When I got this culinary Experience and a subsequent meeting with a Münster fellow student from Lund returned to my dorm, I was expecting a further surprise in the shape of my Turkish hall comrades

Do not worry, the good does not always run around like this, but adapted his clothes the 2 floors above us held summer party at which I joined then even for a few hours.

Can it still be a few photos? In glorious sunshine, shouting to be Drottningholm Palace, the seat of the royal family, after a formal visit. Just here <- klicken.

Still a bit of Swedish daily complacent? In my last entry I promised so driven by my youthful levity, this time to describe the appearance of young fashion floor beams gutters. Indeed, sometimes this is not a joy. Clothing Fair, the trend is too narrow and short. And yes, the corpulence it does not seem to matter. So no matter whether just before Agro-advertising character or fast-food chains-regular customer, the skirt should be, even in freezing temperatures do not be longer than 10cm. Even when the associated seat exceeds this expansion. And of course a close leggings or tights, the main thing, the whole biting color. Especially scary are leggings in leather-look, which are sometimes worn as a single pair of trousers. Tops, however, may be long like that then saves the skirt. So you still do not consume more fuel, it is like to save large obenrum. Even if you do not believe it like: This is not always beautiful.

Leggings Are the times too short, that does not mean that the boots have to be correspondingly higher. Then the woman can still still wear pumps or flats. From make-up I would not even start until still get rid of a quote from the good Atze Schröder: "I like the shape a bit sometimes so cheap."

I prefer to listen now, before I lose my faith in humanity. If the Swedes really no mirror at home?

Fortunately, there are also very welcome counter-examples, but unfortunately these are sown very rare. To you, dear reader, I now dismiss me this sketch of an unfortunately not uncommon color combination:

Had you well!

of Michi

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Bollerofen ...

... what a useful invention. But he donates heat, cozy, rustic atmosphere and the delicate scent of rising to the sky smoke flavors. And in our modern, fast-paced world all too often he returns to the man his old refuge, let him return to what since the Stone Age's most important and also most beautiful task was a fire.

Why here so I digress and indulge in reveries? The answer is spontaneous holiday. But first things first: The night from Thursday to Friday was due to a yet to be written article by little (de facto: none) marked sleep, the next morning gave me a longer stay in the university, and when I got home I just wanted 2 things: My pizza to eat and sleep. The first point of this simple collection of my needs was almost ticked off when my phone rang. I must admit to having thought for a moment, just do not go and turn myself and the caller audition, I would be sleeping already. But, no I can not do that. So the first question: "Hey Michael, what is already before" I said: "Um, yes sleep, so except for (a long time and a lot of) really has not ..." - "Well, what do you think of vacation? We have over the weekend ne rented cabin in the woods by the lake, with beautiful outhouse and sauna and all, but now is one sick. ? You go with "And I'm a spontaneous person, yes, I said," Hey, that sounds good when heck go for? ". Well, I almost regretted my spontaneity, as I heard that I had just under 1 ½ hours to pack my things and regulate everything. See you, sleep! So fast aufgefuttert the pizza, a sad look towards the bed thrown out fished the pack and then just go with my belongings in the bag!

was nearly a half hours later they release it, the fun ride in the 150km northern national park with the beautiful but not for Sweden Färnebofjärden unpronounceable name. Or should we better say random walk? Because our tool for achieving that goal were the result: a rented VW Transporter, 1 compass, 3 maps, which were characterized mainly by NOT contain our target area, a poor Map24 directions to a completely different place and obscure directions of the hut owner. That sounds like fun, especially since it is pitch dark from about 17 clock in Sweden. So we followed on our odyssey to the description of the lessor, where we lodged a brief stop in the vicinity of Uppsala for the purpose of food intake. With this purchase then the gender conflict between the 3 men and 4 women of our small expedition into the Swedish wilderness became clear. By then, as we three men, including a range eggs, bacon consumption for the purpose of morning to the shopping cart contributed. I will spare further details at this point to gender-specific dietary patterns.

Then we continued north, and it was both darker and more wooded. "I spy with my little eye, and that is ..." - "tree" -. "Mist" That I'm just not equipped with a praiseworthy sense of orientation, should be so well known. Unfortunately, my fellow passengers seemed to go like, because suddenly we were in the woods and no longer knew. The precise description of the target area was in fact, unfortunately, in the name of the resort and the first name of the owner. After some Wandering in the dark we came suddenly on a white Volvo, which apparently followed us.

Ok, we are alone in the middle of dark forest, far away from civilization, and someone is following us? This can only mean two things: 1 Confused psychopaths lie in wait for us. 2. Our landlords, who were kind enough to look for us. Or both. Well, it certainly was mainly number 2, and so we were then still on to our holiday cottage. Apparently this was one of the most charming places in the world. The somewhat droll, but quite friendly landlords had already turned all the lights and heated up the oven Boller. revealed only when you leave me but the landlord, in what a historic home we have lived since. I considered the number 1912 on the kitchen wall or for the year of construction, it is in reality only the year in which the hut from the other side of the lake, where she had been standing there for 200 years, the current location has been transplanted. At least that was what I thought he could remove it from the English-Swedish-mixture of the good woman.

A few impressions of this absolutely wonderful weekend can be found here (<- klicken).

also a deeper insight into the Swedish wildlife I was allowed this weekend. But unfortunately one of the more unpleasant Variety. Because what always me as razor must have been a particularly nasty specimen of the common marsh mosquito, at least they made sure that my hand to twice their size swelled (and growing) and I to count and including Monday to the species of one-armed bandits was allowed. My left hand was in fact nothing to be used again (except as a demonstration model for the maximum swelling power of the human hand).

The bad habit to take over American festivities, is unfortunately also not left to the Swedes. Will also find plenty of Halloween celebration. And since the Michi is not a killjoy in itself, yes, he has also involved here:

Finally, again my favorite section. Yes exactly, the Swedish daily life. Halloween to fit quite well, sometimes it is here that is really scary. I sometimes wonder whether the Swede will not a mirror at home. What I'm getting at? That I am very glad to have not run after every fashion trend. This sees the moment that is this:

for "men" (so you can see them for as such): The face adorns a pair of glasses, the frightening similarity with the model that is built in our carnival-nose glasses. But the Swedes, the mean business! The other design of the face is similar to the nasal cannula, which is indeed usually supplied with a beard. The current model in Sweden just the facial hair is a (preferably blond) mustache, which I hoped he was extinct in the early 80s.

The head is covered to a cap like in colors that do not fit the rest of the clothes, and is not removed within buildings or in warm weather.

steeped in the leggings trend just too narrow Carrot pants that also like to be sometimes too short may turn to either ugly or leather shoes (these may be tapering!) with white socks or boots as well, which goes almost to the knee (and in the course, the pants are stuffed inside). In the worst case, this looks about this:

What the women wear here so I'll tell you then next time, too, is unfortunately usually no less creepy.

Until then I wish you a pleasant weekend

of Michi

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"hump-pa !"...

... "hump-pa! Hump-pa! "Why are so often" Humppa "call? Na clear because I was on Friday evening on a Eläkeläiset concert. Heidewitzka! THE time was a brilliant evening. What? Some do not know who are Eläkeläiset? Well, they have some but missed some. In this formation is a Finnish band that has dedicated their musical accomplishments of Humppa, a kind of Finnish polka. "Eläskeläiset" means in German by the way as much as "The Pensioners" because according to statement of the band Humppa really is music for pensioners. And so the band dresses well. Hey was it not just "mean"? Yes. Because at the Finns from the likeable dusty tea-dance-music of the best party soundtrack. For it to be played (more or less) well-known songs from the rock, pop and metal sector, as well as the whole thing happens faster than with this kind of music would actually be normal. Meanwhile, some highly successful original compositions were created. It is characteristic that at pretty much any song title, the word "Humppa" occurs. And the like on the stage not only performs, but also celebrated vigorously. And the Finns are always on the go very well, they play in his own statement loudly 80-100 concerts, including about 40 in Germany. And what you do on tour, unless you're on stage or rather sit? It hides things that the fans are looking for and then find can. Preferably, high-proof drinks, but sometimes a keyboard or other fun surprises. To aid the position coordinates of the hiding places are then published on the band's website. Enough digression, if you ever have the opportunity to see Eläkeläiset to live near him, should not miss, good entertainment is guaranteed.

What else happened since the last entry (which - shame on me - and is already a bit longer ago, I felled a nasty cold )? For example, broke through Sweden for a week an invasion from Germany, which opened its headquarters in my humble abode. are pictures that, it here (<- klicken!) zu sehen.

And now once again my favorite category:.. Swedish everyday life time 3 points for the first: Arts Yes, sometimes you see an athlete in the public jogging in the park, in-line skaters.. the sidewalk, half-liter Stemmklassen master in the pub. But Stockholm is more, I am surprised, for example, much to see on one of the most central places in Stockholm snow. And in late summer temperatures. obviously had a few resourceful people, both the good idea and the right sponsors, a small to be aligned snowboard competition in the middle of downtown on a staircase and a few meters away young skateboard athletes the opportunity to either the public to present themselves and their arts or public but also to break the bones. In any case, I just got this interesting opportunity to try me sometimes as a sports photographer. Here are the results . .. (<- klicken).

Second, pets also pets and their owners can be seen sometimes in public places dog owners, including animal care pollute the sidewalks (and -. In happy exceptional cases, while eliminating the pollution), stray cats, fleas in the hair . Here, too, Stockholm is more. For example, these young men in the subway station, all the way to good old pirate style:

Third. Warning signs. Not only in Germany you will be warned of the dangers at every corner of life, no! The Swedes can do this example, the lift of the Museum of Music, where one is warned not to get trapped by his garbage in the elevator (!):

Yes, sometimes they are strange, This Sweden.

I hope it remains for me and is still weighed again.

Hälsningar!

Michi

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Two ...

... the price of one. Or something like that. In any case, there's now for two weeks, only one entry. So even read, be informed twice. And what is extra: More text, lots of photos and the recipe of the week!

The early bird enjoys extraordinary popularity even some contemporaries. Since I'm not a big fan of worms endeavor, however, opens up for me a sense of early abandonment of my bed is very rare. Sometimes it's worth it though, as I on a morning walk was able to discover the city:

have also, I see why the Swedes can afford the high prices without further notice: You have earned a fortune how this young man well can see,

And this week it was another change. During ¼ joined the German industrial workforce Kungshamra towards Berlin home, I was nice to his farewell party on time and very welcome visit from home. So we went directly to a large fall on a Saturday morning market in the open air museum Skansen. But what a fright! The square was deserted, not the father of the alleged huge and picturesque market with traditional Swedish crafts, food and music. Well, yes, the park also has something else to offer, as I described a few weeks ago. So diligently explored the whole park, until we eventually happen behind the apple-cafe (yes, there were big apple days in Skansen, 250 varieties have been issued!) On a path encountered that led us into a part of the park, which has been very could successfully keep hidden from us. And pot thousand! There was also that mysterious market, which could put the visitors into an inclined long past Sweden back. At the conclusion there were three types of game (moose, caribou and anything else) in a thin bread roll with cream fraiche. Actually, I find moose yes to cute to eat, but tasty they are. So all this a little more remains clear and legible, there are the pictures to this time in a specially created gallery . (<- da klicken!)

Sunday we went on with a barbecue at last again, but the real highlight of the evening was also the highlight of next Tuesday's.... Anchor Rock karaoke in the pub the atmosphere was brilliant on Tuesday even as good (and perhaps so humid and happy) that I lost myself on stage.

On Monday, my postman put things off a vestige of gross refusal to work. In anticipation of a package from home I was waiting for the messenger who should I be happy with just that. Strangely, my doorbell rang not. As if the lazy sergeant, she has not pressed. But what it did not stop to report an "unsuccessful delivery attempt" and throw me a note in the mailbox. Oh great. Picking up a package designed in fact so far as difficult as that one has to rely on public transportation. Typically, the problem is not in Stockholm, were it not for this one and only line that goes to the package center. The fact has the highest unpleasant property, only 3 times a day to drive for 2 hours in half hour. And usually only when I'm sitting in the university. So I could only take one-hour trip on Thursday to aid delivery of my caring family and I found pleasure in receiving the content. And I was pleased! Thank you for this!

And now once again my favorite category: Swedish everyday life. First U-Bahn. After I would not be so incredible driving skills on the Swedish subway drivers, I move this time zuleibe art. Emergency brakes are indeed in itself a thoroughly practical. You have to draw in an emergency the emergency brake and the train brakes. Our friend Wikipedia says this: "An emergency a technical device to trigger an immediate braking is to avert danger." Immediately? Not so with the Swedes! Pressing a Swedish "Nödbroms", this has the incredible effect that the train stops at the next station. In an emergency, so the train stops right where it always has, and while at the same time that he holds as usual. Wonderful. I hope I never come here in a notbremsungsbedürftige situation. Such might occur, for example, if one is caught in the train door. "Moment that can do so not happen! "screams because to some outraged. That's right. At least in Germany train doors are usually equipped with sensors designed to prevent jamming of people. In Sweden, the only safeguard is a sign on the subway door, which states that one can but please do not be trapped by the door because they could be damaged. Thank you also.

Second: Holidays. Each country has its own. Some countries, however, simply celebrate the holidays of other countries that are in their country of origin or in fact hardly celebrated at least not too intense. So I was a little surprised with a poster in the university Germany flag to see what was that on 3 October, the Day of German Unity is celebrated on the campus. The whole combination is then preferably also with a little Oktoberfest, German beer and German sausages. And not just at university, otherwise here are several places either celebrate German Unity Day, Oktoberfest, or both.

is rumored to student life, especially regarding food, sad and privation. The rumors even in such a little truth to it, the increased incidence of instant noodles Asia shows on my shopping list as well as the establishment of the "Noodle Connection" by my Turkish hall comrades and me. In this association is the nightly preparation of this food in the foreground. Manufacturers also will document all tastes and examined by an expert jury. . I also a big fan of so-called "real" food, am here even the recipe for a kreirte of me pasta sauce (yes, I know already noodles Who does not fit to do so, with this sauce also like the following about watering: Rice , gnocchi, fried potatoes, toast.).

"The cock crows not the end 'of the night

because Michael makes his sauce."

take Man: 1-2 pieces (about 200-300g) chicken breast (or from the turkey), 200-300g brown mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 package cream fraiche (200g), 2-3 corners cheese (about 40-60g), 1 bouillon cube ( the good vegetable stock), a good drink of milk and spices to taste, to taste.

And so they go before: the chicken breast cut into small pieces and down because in frying pan or wok, fry the. After some time add the onion (cut into small pieces before!). When the chicken is no longer raw, it is recommended (not just wash off, clean it with kitchen roll!) The cleaned mushrooms, cream fraiche, the cheese and the stock cube (if you do not like it as spicy, should perhaps take only ½ or ¾) to also cut into the pan to prevent the poor fowl's so lonely. Stir vigorously and milk and mix until the sauce reaches the desired consistency and has the stock cube dissolved. Then season to taste with salt and pepper, to taste with other seasonings. Again, plenty of stir and pour over the selected side dish, preferably spaghetti. Done. Who found this recipe in calories you can keep them and lie down on the hips.

Oh, of course, should not be to the appropriate protective clothing refrain:

And next time I tell even my bolognese recipe (no surprise, again a pasta sauce!).

It wishes you a pleasant time to the next entry

of Michi

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arts, culture, ...

again ... and culture. As for the hard-working students heard. Point 1 ie: home decor. What to do if a student the opportunity of living no longer suits? Just move! And who, one wonders if something is due? Re right, the Michi! Of course, buying in the days before the arrival first of all an abundant, so that the towing well worth it. And the flowers take care of neighbors, for we know that can carry large plants particularly easy. What do you need? Sure, a transporter. The best pretty spacious, with large cargo area. What could be better than a huge Toyota Aygo rent? After some remodeling this modern classic of the load transport also had plenty of cargo area to accommodate at least the bare minimum. Thanks to the incredibly logical, simple and straight road layout in central Stockholm and my (already mentioned elsewhere) brilliant sense of direction (Didelidi - didelidi - didelidi *) was the residual almost a breeze.

Item 2: Student Existenzjubiläumsfestivitätskultur. Instead of more words to a photo everything necessary on this subject say

Point 3: The Natural History Museum Reich. Stockholm offers a variety of well known museums. One of the most impressive building has - in addition to the Vasa Museum - riksmuseum probably the Naturhistoriska. The focus of this museum are - as expected from the name - natural history topics such as the history of mankind, the sea, of the prehistoric animals and so on. Another important part of the collections of this museum are stones. Lots of it. Not enough that the existing building was just such, no! Also in the showrooms, which are packed neatly in glass cases. Moment, I said neat? When this copy is even more primitive times mold turn! Mess:

But are you aware of the environmental stresses, some stones can even be used for illumination. And so it does not get boring, even with a funny pattern:

However, there are things I would not have expected a natural history museum. You have bricked my poor buddy Zedrik, the Zebra! Horrible:

Climate change also found their way into the museum. Natural disasters can now occur even inside buildings! Here the in-house hurricane:

also seems to change another aspect of the culture. Now see the toilets in Germany already so?

Finally, I would just like to add to my favorite category, the Swedish daily life. Where the hell is actually the Swedish subway drivers trained? In a simulator, which consists only of an accelerator pedal, a brake and a door open / close button? Those who manage, in a certain Period as often as possible to operate alternately jerky throttle and brake, won and should immediately sail non-stop the line to my dorm. Thank you for this!

So, dear friends, that's it for today. Sets up warm away, I grab 'me my camera and go shoot the sunrise.

Michi

* "Oh, an irony detector! What a useful device, "

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again already ...

is ... a week ago. And this time, took place a lot. First, of course, very welcome visit from home, on the other hand, too diverse to go sight-sight-seeing activities hand in hand. Yes, I've finally managed to see the archipelago. Those droll island clusters in the herumfläzt manifold diversity between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic. 22000 (accurately, in words: twenty-two thousand) most idyllic islands, on which I'd like a nice vacation house. Beautiful from small wood stove with Boller and boat dock. And how to come to such an island? How do you get such an island should be well known. Since requires only a medium-sized lottery win. That leaves the problem with the AT. And just as my unnamed colleague unnamed pirate-in-law and I have drawn up a plan. And while a brilliant. A sailing license must be found. And where can you acquire such a player, as in the old deep-sea and pirate stronghold of Munster? High school sports, make yourself for what. If one day flying the black flag with the funny bone Kopp on the pedal, it's like once in Störtebeker and his Likedeeler for each vessel, late ...

Back to the archipelago, so it looks as among other things:

style real one traveled, of course, on a 100-year-old ship, and make it even more magnificent, we sat in a noble saloon, boasting views over the roof and rain deflector the head. What was necessary, unfortunately.

And where we are in such a maritime atmosphere, things remain the same. Thus, a sailing ship does when parking of:

has cheated but the captain, I've heard exactly the engine.

If you, like me, staying away from home, after all we are interested in what goes on at home as cultural at large. This would get rid of in here are some recommendations. First, I just discovered the magnificent library ZDF. Above all, the point "3SatFestival" there is brilliant satire and first-class Cabaret. On the other hand I could not resist to purchase in the Akademibokhandel one of my favorite books that I have given my own copy some time ago. In my opinion one of the best books which has resulted in the German literature before. A friend rather old-fashioned expression, one should be, because in this work is that of Heinrich Heine, written 1843/44 "Germany. . The Winter's Tale, "the reader may enjoy using it, hence my current quote of the day, but I otherwise rather fond of the fruits of the Mosel am:

" What is man? A hollow concept. / Only an abstract cover! / Concrete Content gives only / Of the Rhenish noble abundance. "

What's been to? should attract hot you are. Neither view of being Annoyances, yet in spite of climate change. Even if in September in Sweden sometimes even winter happened to sound, even the local weather is still no real reason for new purchases in the range of winter clothing. Rather travel plans behind it. Their execution I must still wait until mid-December, but the anticipation is already noticeable. Lapland is announced. Yes, right, up there in the north, where in winter, like ever - 30: is (in words "minus thirty") degrees Celsius cold. Finally, the good Lord Celsius Yes, in Sweden invented the eponymous temperature. Desübrigen I shiver not from cold, I tremble with rage, because it is colder. Anyway, I'm seriously curious, especially on dog sledding and cold drinks in the Ice Hotel. And follow I have held and no winter break fear (No, I'm not the thick black brother of the Michelin Man):

But before then is, where the fox and the hare in front of bedtime Share together to knuckle biting, it's on a cruise in November. And although students at Cruise to Riga. True to the old folk song verse: "Drum little boat, little boat, you need to contact you, have to draw the bow to Riga in the Russian purchase commercial city in the Russian purchase commercial city ...". Well, Russian is now out of Riga, the Latvian capital, but (No! Thus, the employees referred to as little light margarine Swedish companies, just the same does not degrade in the beautiful "Letter fracture."), That of Latvia. 3 days on the ship for 7 hours Riga. Supposedly the city be worth it. We'll see. Due to the absolutely ridiculous price of only 190 kroner (about 21 €) for the trip including overnight stay in the 4-car I still expecting a catch. Here, too, remains to be seen and to hope.

And now remains for me to wish you a pleasant night.

Michi

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... a happy man. Because this week was all about the music. And that is known to be a good sign. Friday night we went to the amusement park "Gröna Lund", which has a beautiful open-air stage. And which is used abundantly in late summer. To my special delight this happened on Friday by the Swedish punk rock legend "Millencolin" and two support bands. The basis of total confusion that came through the rigors of the Stockholm public transport about, unfortunately we could only see the second of these support acts, but - as measured at the tender age of its members - excellent provided. "Neverstore" were the names Jüngchen that as a very decent show and lots of enthusiasm to the - put day - slowly fading.

Millencolin however, were distinguished mainly by their professionalism. Although I have not counted entirely sure, but there were at least 7 different banners that adorned the stage alternately background. Even for the addition there was a separate backdrop. Even otherwise the 4 Sweden knew exactly what they do and how they do it. In any case, everything seemed very experienced, which made it necessary to look a bit more rock 'n roll-feeling. Nevertheless, a very successful show. see In pictures that something like this:

was still much better on Sunday. Along with some more or less all the way from Germany who traveled friends (well, they wanted to go on holiday here, anyway) we went to the "Debaser", a rather nice little club, which was before that night loud and violent. Yes, finally it happened! wait for quite a long time I have to this day. To me it happened to my sorrow that is quite common that bands that I think is excellent, either dissolve a few minutes later, or have done so long ago. The latter was at "At The Gates" to the case when I found a few years ago marked a liking to their music. Just because the odds were rather poor, see the band again in action, was finally at the Gothenburg film formation in 1996 in the shaft. How great was the joy when the band finally roused to drive in 2008, again a befitting farewell tour. Obviously you have the failed 12 years ago. What a happy coincidence that I just at the time of the last concert in Stockholm just stay in that city could and was able to get even a card for this event. Sometimes life is obviously just my game. What can one say? The first opening band was bumpy jelly, the second opening act (Grand Magus - pronounced "jrand magüss") does a neat, and At The Gates do I need to lose a lot of words other than: "Wow!". The wait was worth it. Hell and the devil! Who are these guys ever sold their soul in order to put a show on stage: That was quite a brilliant idea!

So much for the more than pleasant aspects of life, now it is my favorite section, the Swedish daily lives on. About strange habits of these strange Sweden as I reported already. Here are a few more episodes:

First snakes. No, I was not bitten still choked. I also stepped on nowhere and have nothing to eat see a hamster in a row (without chewing!). Swedish snakes are even human. The Swede in itself is rumored to be happy. And not just whining legally, but at the back. Given at the end of that snake. And because here, as in Germany, must have everything in order, are at every available opportunity drawn plenty of pieces of paper with numbers on it. That may not seem particularly surprising offices and the like, but if you must pull yourself little note at the ticket counter to buy a ticket, this irritates me

Second, once again our dorm kitchen. Why the hell does not the kettle? And how many should I press on that lever toaster yet, that my toast is finally crisp dark black? The solution is the timer which is attached to all receptacles, and supplies the electrical equipment of the inclined user for a maximum of one half-hour of electricity. Or even - when turned off - not. The fire safety expert enthusiasts will be pleased, not yet initiated, but sometimes it drives hungry students to the brink of despair. Because this device is not placed as highly visible at eye level, but ekes out his miserable existence under (!!!) wall cabinets.

that Sweden reclusive and sometimes not something to be particularly sociable, I can not confirm, incidentally. So we met in the subway two extremely voluble representative of this population that spontaneously invited us into their (and, incidentally, our) favorite bar, the "anchor". After a very enjoyable evening with live music, nachos and invited us to an even one of the two - an Oktoberfest - which he organized. I'm curious. These kinds of festivities if I do not ever been to Germany to attend, I can try here for. This way, a photo copy of a Swedish beauty, as a demonstration of his new beer glass holder:

Since I expect tomorrow nice visit from home, it now goes to bed quickly, after all I have to get up early tomorrow and get ingredients for the welcome dinner. Been well with you!

Michi

How To Make The Perfect Pancakes On The Stove

Swedish everyday life ...

... and other strange things. Yes, this week is about the little everyday things. Everyday in halls of residence (at least here) is that people on and off. In my particular case, Pedro is one of the rooms here moved out in the hallway to go with a few friends together in a house with swimming pool. A pity really, since he is a very sociable fellow, but understandable the whole thing already. Especially since his contract is expired.

much to improve his living situation. The improvement in my living situation is associated, however. He left me that is something. And while the best friend of man. No, do not worry, I now have to buy dog food or small plastic bags would still be going for legacy rumschleppen with me. Contrary to widespread assumptions of man's best friend is actually not the dog, but the refrigerator. And such now adorns my room. Just for me alone! Yay!

A common problem is the filling of that very refrigerator. Old Swede! Or as Obelix would say: "The spin, the Swedes". Or they simply earn quite well. A look at the price tags in supermarkets can the average Swedish German short-term immigrants in any case the cold sweat running down his back. Fear - from starvation. Although geographically restricted to their own students' rooms, but none the less tragic.

approaching rescue - how could it be otherwise - from home. (Swedish tabloids rushed to's mean!) Under intense public protest contributed the officials of the Lidl Stiftung pioneering work. Their mission: to offer for sale food prices in Sweden, where the monthly budget is not in a week. Thank you for this!

For enjoyment people to whom you can count me happy, Sweden is a double edged sword. First, the cinnamon rolls definitely the best in the world and also available at every corner. There are also both Daim and Marabou chocolate with Daim. And also with many other wonderful flavors. Second, however, should friends highly intellectual pleasures rather bring a richly-filled wallet. Else remains the fine wines on the shelves of state-controlled alcohol distribution points are.

Absolutely not ordinary other hand, is the quality of the local student orchestra. By Jove! A student and show orchestra of the highest order. And the show is on this squad capitalized. Hardly any of the musicians inspires not during or between the pieces with an acrobatic, musical and dance special situation. Here are some impressions:

This band should not be missed on their next tour in Germany. From rock 'n roll, swing and jazz to pop, almost everything is possible.

my life in any case turns out sometimes busy. For I have more or less the "Swedish-complete package" posted. Writing skills, oral skills, grammar and Realia, which corresponds to the country and cultural studies. This may be read. And while plenty! As well as written and spoken. Each lesson in "writing skills" an essay, almost every hour in "verbal skill" a lecture, or at least parts of a novel, and other homework, plenty of hours each of grammar exercises. To complain about a lack of employment, is further than me so my poor bike that is waiting in my garage my return.

And when I'm not busy with education, I dedicate myself to my new "favorite hobby": Wash! However, I am afraid that probably washed out of me but not a white wash is interminable washerwoman. This is not the only fact that has accompanied me not a single white piece of clothing to Sweden, but also because I have no fewer than 4 (FOUR) normally take hours to wash the laundry of just under 2 weeks. Sharp tongues would ascribe it to my inability, but I describe it as follows:

Phase 1: The walk into the laundry room on the review of available capacity. Ok, washing machines are sufficiently available.

Phase 2: Back in the room. Laundry detergent and fetch.

Phase 3: Fully loaded in the washroom. Ok, all laid out on 2 machines. 30 degrees for my beloved shirt seems to be unknown to the machine here, so it must be like 40th The other machine gets 60th straight More is better. Door, washing in, to the effect.

Phase 4: Approx. 45 minutes later. Oh great. Washing machine 1 is still 28 minutes left and a shining "E" for "Error". Door to door to shake vigorously back on. At least, washing machine 2 is completed. So the content will be bundled into one of the dryer. A model with a drum. Medium heat for 15 minutes. Did I mention that I have never handled a dryer?

Phase 5: Ok, 15 minutes was not enough. Again the same. Meanwhile, a washing machine has 2 to struggled through my clothes to be left alone. For drying the same to me as a particularly sophisticated device shaft available. A drying oven. And lo and behold: It is exactly enough room for all my shirts available. Ingenious design. Just as one uses a good piece? 40 degrees, 30 minutes? Yes, maybe.

Phase 6: Ok, the contents of the drum dryer makes this unit credit. Everything is dry. Super. A view of the cabinet and a searching grip on the hem and seams, however, tells me: Here is still plenty of moisture in the game! So once again the whole thing.

Conclusion: My experience has been enriched by the use of three devices, but I am poorer by 4 hours of life. A good deal? Maybe.

And who has held up through here, who has now, like me, deserves his peaceful workday. Been well with you!

Michi

23rd Birthday Party Invitation Wording

Arrived ...

... I am now in beautiful Stockholm. But after one of the first row. After our pack mules converted to the car car was initially parked safely at the hotel, the city then screamed to be explored.

Full program was announced: The mandatory purchase tour the old town, postcards, little boat (how the hell write these diminutive actually really go?), watching islands. The absolute highlight (besides the really nice old town "Gamla Stan") for me: the Vasa Museum. And no! Here the highlights are not issued Swedish crispbread-back art, but the highlight of royal megalomania. King Gustav II Adolf came during the 30 years war on the brilliant idea to build a stylish new flagship for its fleet. So just as quickly in 1000 oaks were cut down and built enough guns to equip this one ship with more firepower than the entire Polish fleet. As this pile of guns, unfortunately not quite passs wanted a deck, the Vasa, of course, took a second gun deck. Unfortunately, you probably forgot to change the proportions and the ballast according to what turned out to be rather unfavorable. After trying the chic little ship - painted in bright colors and with plenty of nasty, scary decorated figures and faces - leaving the port, the maiden voyage ended on 10 August 1628 in the Stockholm harbor. And under water.

fell after 333 years, the Stockholm suddenly that they had once a very handsome flagship, which you could slowly raise it again. And again 20 years later was a good piece preserved and with a beautiful museum drumrum the public access provided. Highly recommended, even if an otherwise at the thought of the Swedish general and maritime history through rather less joyful showers. Also recommended is

Skansen, the first open air museum in the world. Here the 150 most beautiful and representative huts were collected from all over Sweden in order to provide a cross section of Swedish life and Crafts tradition. And here you can finally do the time, making the most fun on vacation: sit and watch others at work. And my fears to be in Sweden for six months without seeing moose have been shattered. This relaxed colleague here lounging around lazily in front of my camera:

And then on Monday: dorm romance. After we had our beloved Navi (beide!) once again happy 1 ½ hours shooed across the city, not to lead us even in the vicinity of my residence hall complex, we saw the student magnificent buildings of the 60s. To distract from the uniform gray nostalgic, a resourceful man came to the colorful idea to paint the window frames yellow and blue. Since my room is on the first floor and find quite good, everything was allowed to happen. After a short farewell was the bare minimum set up and I tried to get to know the people on my floor closer. Oh yes, I was very surprised to living here (ed) very nice people. Why in the last sentence of the "t" in brackets? Because about half of the nice people I met here within the next few days packed her bags and moved out. But the remaining and newly drawn to cooking area are all very sympathetic contemporaries. And we even have a "Guy on the Couch" which in our case but rather a "Girl on the couch," and although an Australian, which - also because of their living here best friend - find our material probably much cozier than their own Residence. These two Austalierinnen spend much of their time to review various student parties and the Stockholm nightlife to beer prices, choice of music and dance ability. Very practical and is extremely amusing source of information.

Our corridor bulkheads had unfortunately his last evening when I arrived, but made with beer mug and kilt and a very nice impression. In addition, live here a few German, Asian, and several Europeans.

whole, it is obviously quite comfortable living here, my room is large enough and with what is most necessary (bathroom, electricity, Internet) equipped, the rest was luckily quite fast inexpensive get at Ikea. Above all, the carpet, which makes the room only really comfortable. But do yourself a picture ... or Stop! Wait! I've already done for you:

If the way someone feels the urgent need to express myself on good, old-fashioned mail to to achieve this wish can also be satisfied. And that means this address: Michael

Wietholt
Kungshamra 41: 119
SE - 170 70 Solna

(by no means the 119 with the colon forget because that was my room number)

And on some new-fashioned way to reach me, thanks to my Swedish cell phone number that was there. is

0046 739 567 595

Well, now again studied diligently.

If I weighed!

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