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Julian

September 9, 2012 by popnea

We took a day trip today from San Diego to a small gold mine town called Julian, it’s a really really tiny town with just one street, but it is famous for the apple pies.

I have never been much of a pie person and I am always suspicious to vanilla ice cream, but since this is what they are famous for, I had to try it. It was ok, but I am still not convinced.

We stopped by Lenora Winery on the way home, excellent wines!

Back in San Diego we headed out to La Jolla beach, and it was crowded, makes me appreciate the Los Angeles beaches that rarely gets this crowded.

Wait, doesn’t everyone bring a grill to the beach?

A Whole Bag of Polly

September 8, 2012 by popnea

My auntie is visiting my cousin in San Diego, I went down there for the weekend to see them. They had brought me a whole bag of Polly from Sweden, I LOVE POLLY!

Converse

June 3, 2012 by popnea

When I was in Sweden, I was told by my 7 year old niece that I had to buy her a pair of Converse, because they are much cheaper in America, and it had to be the real ones, with the star!

Wedding Reception

May 20, 2012 by popnea

It’s Saturday, everything is prepared and it’s time for a party!

Party favors!

Lina is preparing the last bit of the food;

Looks and tasted amazing!

Proud dad holding a speech for the couple;

Happy newlyweds;

This was probably the guest with the most punk attitude…

Wedding cake, delicious!

Dandelions

May 19, 2012 by popnea

I guess dandelions are considered a type of weed, but I think it’s beautiful! And in Sweden they’re called worm-roses, so yeah to me it’s a rose!

How do you fight a jet lag and play with kids at the same time? -You lay on the grass and let the kids play with your camera!

I grew up with horses but have never been any good at taking photos of them. I always fails when it comes to angles and framing.

Sweden!

May 19, 2012 by popnea

I made it all the way to Sweden and took the train to Katrineholm.

My mother and the kids picked me up at the train station. I was ready to start feasting on the Swedish delicatessen but the kids wanted to go to McDonalds… Yes, I traveled from America halfway around the world, and my first “meal” was at McDonalds!

But we went for ice cream after, that made me happy!

Our childhood friend has a catering business and my sister was there to help prepare the food for the wedding reception when I stopped by to surprise her!

They claimed to be working, but during the hour I was there, all they did was drinking coffee and chatting away. I did see they had prepared for the cake though… chocolate!

Rhubarb at my parents house! I wish I had rhubarb in my backyard as well.

Crayfish from the Swedish lakes for dinner, my favorite!

Sweden Bound

May 18, 2012 by popnea

My sister is having her wedding reception, I told her I wasn’t gonna be able to make it, but decided to surprise the family and show up over the weekend anyway!

Music is a good companion on a 20h something trip!