Pea Soup, Swedish Pancakes, and SUN!

Drip drop...Spring? Maybe? :)

Shadows! There are shadows!

The highest point I could get to with the time given...

Blue skies! And the moon!

I had to borrow this pic from a friend...tasty tasty.

OK, I know I just posted 2 days ago, but today was a great day. So I thought I would share...

Today was the first day I had class for the majority of the day. I went to Swedish class at 8:30 as usual, but then went on to my Intercultural Communications class from 10:15-12:00, and again from 13:15-15:00. 

I would not usually expect myself to say this, but it was really nice. I enjoy learning--especially when it is something I have an interest in--and both of my classes fit into that category :) Plus, the Swedes really do believe in breaks. During each of our 2 hour sessions, we have a 15 minute FIKA, where we have time to go to the cafe for a cup of coffee, or can just stretch our legs. I am being spoiled. Big time. 

For lunch, a group of students in the Intercultural Communications class went to the restaurant in the University for lunch. In Sweden, there is a tradition where on Thursdays, they eat pea and ham soup for lunch and Swedish pancakes with whipped cream and lingon berries for dessert. It sounded like a strange combination, but we all decided to try it out, and it was delicious! Plus, it was only 45 Kr, which is a good deal for that size of meal in Sweden. I think we might make it a weekly tradition...

On the walk back to my room, the sun came out! And it wasn't just a peek either. It was shining bright and proud, as if it was trying to make up for all of its dormant days. The sky was even clear and blue. I walked as briskly as possible on the ice covered pathway back to my room, grabbed my camera, and headed out to capture whatever I could of this rare happening. I only had about 20 minutes before the gray clouds seeped back over the sky, but I did get a few shots. 

I figured I had no choice but to share with you all...so enjoy! I hope everyone is well! Thanks so much for continuing to read...I can't tell you how encouraging it is to know how many people are supporting me throughout my adventure :)