Finding place to sleep in Stockholm would be very easy, but it doesn't work with us. Unluckily some minor band, called Coldplay decided to perform on that weekend in Swedish capital and all the hostels were pre-booked with 4 weeks notice. That's why we decided to find Hostel in Uppsala. Yes, there was an option to sleep under some bridge, but that was already taken by Coldplay fans. But let me grab things together.

You need 1-2 days to see everything important in that city. All the most important objects are located on the islands, but one really impressed us and I think both of us can sign under this statement. The most worth seen place in Stockholm is Vasamuseet. I am almost sure that for Swedes that is kind of gift from the sky, or rather in this case from the sea. What am I talking about? Actually about the old, wooden proof of Swedish rubbish engineering. In 1961, Swedes salvaged the biggest warship in the history of Vasa dynasty, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. Chapeau bas! for Swedes for reconstructing and care of that warship, which can impress everyone indeed. But shame on them that they didn't succeed in 17th century, I am almost sure that then they would succeed in war with Poland and today you would be reading the Sigbjörn's routes.

The best way of sight-seeing is to take one of the cruise boats and go for a daily trip. Don't be surprised if suddenly you will discover that you have seen everything. Instead of complaining simply get off on one of the islands and really chill out. With piece of good weather Stockholm's panorama is really adorable.

Oh, you are not a "resting-type" of traveler? Nothing lost! Swedes neither, almost near the every significant monument you can rent a bike and bless the one who decided to create the net of bike routes. By the way, there are also several jogging paths,which in Swedish form(s) are very attractive. At a pinch you can go for Swedish approach and wait for gifts from the nature.

Some say, that there was the oldest University in Sweden. I won't argue about that, nevertheless the first view which comes when I think - Uppsala, are thousands of bicycles parked just by the train station. Actually hard to generalise, perhaps part of them was left by workers commuting by train to the capital, some left by students... every bike finds its place not only in legal place, as my friend said - last spring few of them were gotten out from the river. We have chosen Uppsala for a place to sleep and actually that word - sleeping - really can express how the life looks in that town. And although we came to Sweden in the mid of August and students should be coming back to campus, the streets were empty. Anyhow we had a chance to taste the Swedish way of education. For 4 years now, my old friend from Wroclaw lives in Uppsala and gains next grades at local university and eventually he will become a rector, I believe. "A" took us for short trip in Uppsala, showing the town from the local point of view and what's the most important he gave us few very useful tips about life in this country. For example about the Systembolaget - Swedish approach of limiting alcohol purchases by underaged. And since we are about alcohol, there is something, I have to show you...

Now comes the time to explain why I've chosen such a title. My trip-mate, had the only one dream to realise in Sweden. And no, nothing with these sexy blondes. He made clear statement - unless we eat steaks from reindeer meat, we wouldn't leave Sweden. No deers in Uppsala, neither free-running in Stockholm, we could just try to attack the North Pole Circle. The Night train with company of Hungarians brought us to the most northern town of Sweden - Lulea.

The appetite was even bigger, because Lulea was the first place, where I was willing to go for ERASMUS. God bless the day when I got to know about the EGEC. Lulea doesn't exist in the end of summer indeed. Even the inhabitants hide in their nests and don't go out before 12. To be honest we had big hopes related to this place. But none of them turned to reality. Neither boat cruise among the islands, nor hunting on mooses and reindeers can be classified as accomplished. But at least, thanks to really kind, friendly and very helpful people we found the way to Gammelstad, an old village which stands for one of few Swedish World Heritage UNESCO monuments.

Was it worth to cross all the country? Yes, for great experience to not to do this again... at least not in that season. However Filip can count trip to successful ones, only because in the city centre he found the love of his life... Even though she was so drank, that in next two hours she couldn't remember that meeting, my mate can feel satisfied :)

To be clear, I am very glad that we made this trip to Sweden. Stockholm, but also the countryside and smaller towns charmed me by their beauty and openness. People living there were very friendly. Sweden turns out to be exactly how I imagined that before. I agree this point of view can be a bit curved by weather, which was just great for all the stay. Might be that staying there longer, living there I would look at all the country and people in other colours. But it won't happen, Bahamas are waiting! ;)

TACK SJÄLV! Filip, Adam, Sweden, Swedes and Reindeers! :)