So the past two days have been adventurous that's for sure. So many random things happened so be prepared for the random hodge podge that is this post.
First off, yesterday we went to a primary care clinic. With the exception of the crazy cool artwork it was kind of a snooze fest. The morning was pretty funsies though. One of our professors, Dr. Smith-Blair actually gave a lecture at the university (with other students from the school) on the United States health care system. I actually learned a lot about all that healthcare reform and all that jazz. It made me realize how goofy some people in the States are with all their misinformation. We ate lunch in the good ole caf again and for the first time since I've been here, i got fish!!! Color me happy. I keep hearing about all this amazing seafood in sweden and I finally had some! But i'm not going to lie, I'm kind of glad we only have to eat there one more time.
Last night, the group went to Akademian again and I think it was even more fun then last time. I knew what I was in for so I definitely came prepared with my party pants on. The only DUMB part (I'm still bitter) was the front desk people MADE me check my purse because it was "too big" even though they didn't last time. I had to pay like $5...CYA. They said it was because they didn't want anyone to steal the free water and cokes, um bye.
Today we had a late morning and only one lecture. I figured it would be intersting becasue the professor was talking about sleep apnea and I know a little about it from my brother but nope definitely not. Snoozefest. But after, everyone went out to lunch and then we had the afternoon off.
I could tell I needed a little me time so I sort of wandered off by myself. I just walked around for awhile people watching and going into random little stores because it was so gorgeous outside. After making a pitstop at the candy store (surprised?), I (stupidly) decided to walk from town back to Raslatt. I guess I didn't really figure it was SIX STINKIN MILES. That's right, six miles. By the time I realized it, I was already too far gone and also too stubborn to just wait at the nearest bus stop. It was a pretty walk though, definitely got my exercise (for the year). Then things got a wee bit dicey hehe The bus path follows the road (obviously) and so does the bike path so I was just walking a long it. Then at one point the bike path veered off and there was no sidewalk so off course I followed the path. Let's just saying I was walking through neighborhoods for quite some time trying to find the main bus road again haha Thankfully, I was pretty observant on our last walk because I recognized this yard we past that had a electric lawn mower so I some how got my bearings back. At one point, I almost considered pushing down a girl riding her bike so I could take it and get back faster I was so exhausted. I'm pretty sure my legs have never been so happy to see that tacky pink stucco exterior of the 'Slatt. But on the last part of the path I did get to see a grandma hawk a lugi so I'd say the trip was a success.
Three random things I've noticed today:
1)there are playgrounds about every 10 feet and
2) People walk EVERYWHERE with their dogs and
3) The Swedish seem a little culinarily confused. I've seen a sushi/latino restaurant, Greek/Italian, and a tex-mex/burger restaurant. I'm thinkin they just need to pick a cuisine
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