This was the trip of a lifetime. It was amazing to go with two of my best friends-Emily and Ashley, and two of my very best friends-my parents. Staying in Stockholm the first and last nights were magical and such a good idea! I loved the cozy Christmas feel and the Scandinavian details everywhere.
After a quick drive to St George, a picnic at Swig, and then another short drive to Las Vegas, we boarded our flight to Europe! Ash, Em and I were practically pinching ourselves every other minute. We were so excited and could hardly believe this trip was actually happening!
A really nice man seated next to Emily moved to the middle seat so she could talk to Ash and I (who were seated next to each other) more easily. What a kind gesture!!
The flight was long because we all couldn't sleep, but we got up the energy for a half a day in Stockholm when we landed! We quickly freshened up at the hotel (which was in the airport-talk about convenience) and got on the us headed to town. Falafels and gyros and Coke rejuvenated us, then it was off to the Christmas Markets. The wooden stalls organized in the square were adorable. There were soaps, ornaments, candy, varm glog (hot cider or wine), postcards, mittens, scarfs, and more. There was even a Christmas tree lit up in the center.
After buying some postcards and little souvenirs, we wandered around the city. We found a bridge with a gorgeous view, the Royal Palace, another big tree, a beautiful hotel, and a picturesque ice skating rink. Those Swedes are much more graceful on the ice than any given group of Americans!
The bus ride home was so warm and cozy, I think we all dozed off for awhile.
Then we had McDonald's at the airport before going to bed. *McDonald's is much better in Europe than in America, also we just wanted a snack, and it's cheap! hahaha
Ashley and I squeezed into one bed and in the morning nonchalantly informed me that I elbowed her in the night. Oops! Sorry Ash
Doing palates in the airport
Crossing the river into Gamla Stan-the markets opened the DAY we got there!
Rooms inside the Royal Most adorable hotel ever!
Downtown Stockholm, ice skating rink.
And the next day-ROMA!
After a quick drive to St George, a picnic at Swig, and then another short drive to Las Vegas, we boarded our flight to Europe! Ash, Em and I were practically pinching ourselves every other minute. We were so excited and could hardly believe this trip was actually happening!
A really nice man seated next to Emily moved to the middle seat so she could talk to Ash and I (who were seated next to each other) more easily. What a kind gesture!!
The flight was long because we all couldn't sleep, but we got up the energy for a half a day in Stockholm when we landed! We quickly freshened up at the hotel (which was in the airport-talk about convenience) and got on the us headed to town. Falafels and gyros and Coke rejuvenated us, then it was off to the Christmas Markets. The wooden stalls organized in the square were adorable. There were soaps, ornaments, candy, varm glog (hot cider or wine), postcards, mittens, scarfs, and more. There was even a Christmas tree lit up in the center.
After buying some postcards and little souvenirs, we wandered around the city. We found a bridge with a gorgeous view, the Royal Palace, another big tree, a beautiful hotel, and a picturesque ice skating rink. Those Swedes are much more graceful on the ice than any given group of Americans!
The bus ride home was so warm and cozy, I think we all dozed off for awhile.
Then we had McDonald's at the airport before going to bed. *McDonald's is much better in Europe than in America, also we just wanted a snack, and it's cheap! hahaha
Ashley and I squeezed into one bed and in the morning nonchalantly informed me that I elbowed her in the night. Oops! Sorry Ash
Swig!
Fun Christmas windows
And the next day-ROMA!
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