Rosens Abound in Sweden. We all had fine meals at Rosenlundska Restaurant Friday evening.
Rosenlundska basement is unique and is located in Kalmar's oldest stone building.
The house was built between the years 1654-1658 by the Registrar mayor Johan Erik Rosenlund. Basement started already 1651st This house was the first in the new fortress city walls and the architect is probably Nicodemus Tessin.
In the latter part of the 1800s, when Rosenlundska house was riksbankshus, there were a combined restaurant and wine cellar with entrance through the basement cottage from East Lincoln Avenue. These traditions, we have revived and created a very convivial restaurant and bar. The basement has whitewashed cross vaults of heavily dimensioned Oland stone, hooks and rings from the old storage time and age charmingly worn stone floors.
Last night, faced with 6.5 hours on a bus the next day, Stuart and I opted to catch the singer at a nearby Irish pub. His song selection was primarily American folk songs, so Stuart requested Irish songs. He played 2 or 3, then returned to American folk hits. I presume his audience preferred what he was playing, likely songs that were hits in Sweden.
On a prior vist to Sweden, I noted Baywatch and Dukes of Hazard were repeatedly aired on TV. I was appalled that Swedes might perceive them to be an accurate depiction of American life. Baywatch is still aired in Sweden, and Pamela Andersen and David Hasselhoff still haven't aged.
The tension mounted at breakfast, as the riders who lacked the foresight to purchase a folding or packable bicycle have to worry about pedal removal, wrapping the drive chain in plastic, and generally making their bikes acceptable to an unknown and potentially finicky bus driver. Likely, everyone is leaving Stockholm for the countryside and few are inbound. Riveting stuff, the tension mounts, dear readers. Better yet, pour yourself a glass of wine and find someone interesting to talk with.
Rosenlundska Restaurant
Stuart preparing his bike for Swebus.
12 Minutes to Fold and Pack. My Bike Friday is in the case/trailer. The backpack contains all you need, two changes of bike clothes, casual clothes, electronics, maps, and toiletries. Why ride anything else?
The Swansons, relatives on my mother's side, emigrated from the small Swedish communities of Kisa and Horn, about 100 km or 60 miles southwest of Stockholm. We passed within 8 miles today. I visited both towns in the mid-1990s. Kisa featured a one-room immigration museum and a few thousand residents; Horn was even smaller, consisting of 10-15 homes.
Despinte all the worries, we had no issues placing the bikes on the bus. I packed my bike in 12 minutes, leaving the wheels on the case. The others wrapped plastic bags around their chains, removed pedals, and rotated the handlebars 90 degrees. The bus is modern, comfortable, 60-percent full at most, air conditioned, and we all have two seats to ourselves. I'm posting this as we ride; free wifi onboard. Swebus has a maximum fare, about $43 USD.
Our hotel is 3.7 km from the bus terminal via bike lanes. We plan to meet Frida, our Shipley Nordic office director, for a guided tour tomorrow, and also meet her husband and several of the Swedish consultants. Kai, the new Shipley Nordic consultant in Tallinn, Estonia, will also meet us. We are extremely fortunate that they are willing to take the time to share their cities with us. We have lots of questions, hopefully confirming that most of what has been posted is correct.
Wooden Sculptures on a Round-About. Now sure why. Perhaps they focus on weddings.
Dog of the Day
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