The Land of the Pretties

Stockholm is notoriously known for its beautiful people. I don't think I've ever seen so many pretty people congregated in one place. Everyone here is white, blonde, skinny, and dressed to kill. The fashion scene is very up to date, and there's no one here behind trends...except maybe us. Even sitting in McDonalds, we would see these supermodel-looking Swedes strut in, while here we are typical tourists in our jeans and T-shirts. McDonalds seems to be the happening place at night, everyone ends up coming here at some point. But other than McDonalds, Sweden itself has a lot to offer in terms of things to do and to look at. Every building is a different color from the next: yellow, pink, green and brown. Daytime is a shopping mecca and place for cafes and juice bars. Nighttime is a whirlwind of gorgeous Swedes hustling in and out of night clubs. It's definitely an electric city.

view from our apartment

We decided to go to one of Sweden's well-known flea markets to get our hands on some antiques. This place was far outside the city in an underground basement of a shopping center. There was even an admission fee, which just made it all the more intriguing. Once we got down there...I think the best way to describe our reaction was overwhelmed. The place was cluttered. Booths were filled head-to-toe with jewelry, chandeliers, and porcelain tea sets. The back had paintings, carpets, and furniture next to all of the antique tea sets. And there wasn't just antiques. People were selling old electronics, clothes, and records. I managed to get a cheap painting, so I'm very excited to bring a little piece of Sweden back with me.