Dan's New Surly Long Haul Trucker
Our route options to Stockholm were either direct, up the spine of Sweden, or east to Kalmar, then take a train from Kalmar to Stockholm. The direct route was shorter, to eliminate the train, as Swedish trains are iffy about accepting bicycles. Swedish train operators post: Bikes must be bundled and carried aboard as luggage, not as complete bicycles.
However, southern Sweden is the most historic and scenic portion of Sweden, and where Swedes tend to vacation. We opted for the southern route. Stuart advises: The bad angel drops you in; the good angel pulls you out. We opted to trust the good angel.
Typical Southern Sweden. Extensive fields, with forests on the ridges. Potatoes on the right. We are still puzzled by several crops, but we see lots of barley, wheat, sugar beets, and peas.
Typical Village Church Architecture. None yet seen in use; all are locked.
Little Pink Pills for Cows. Progressive Swedish farmers offer little pink pills for cows with low sexual desire. White pills seem to be drug free, and gray, perhaps for older cows.
An advisory panel to the FDA has recommended approval of flibanserin, a drug touted by Sprout Pharmaceuticals to treat Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in women--a persistent lack of desire for sex. The 18-6 vote came with stipulations from those in favor that measures be taken to reduce the drug's side effects that can include low blood pressure, fainting, sleepiness and nausea.
Make Applesauce? Lots of apple orchards. Each grower seems to have a different approach to pruning.
Directions. Our advisor was a great fan of the USA, had lived in multiple US cities, and deplored our involvement in foreign wars. Very interesting character who offered great directions.
Gave us directions in town and then saw us stopped on the way out looking lost. He then stopped, parked his car in an intersection, and offered further corrections. Most welcome and interesting.
We are in Karlshamn, pronounced Karls ham, a seaside community. We found a hotel via Tourist Information, and an excellent Italian restaurant by walk about. This restaurant has been in business for 32 years and everyone's meal was excellent.
Car Gustaf's Church in central Karlshamn.
Karlshamn Town Hall
Karlshamn Condos. Seaside apartments or condos face the sea. Swedish schools finished the term last week, and family vacation season has begun. Perhaps due to the overcast weather, traffic is light and we have been able to find lodging. We should be in Kalmar in 2 days.
Horse of the Day. I approached several dogs, but they were so agitated that none deserved being named Dog of the Day. Perhaps tomorrow.
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