A busy Sunday in Stockholm

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Sunday morning, I went to Café String for my last brunch there in a while. Linda and Anna came, as well as a couple of their friends. It was nice to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and just relax for a few hours to take a break from packing.

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At my insitence, Linda massaged my shoulders a bit. She made me regret having asked! ;)

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In the afternoon, Janaki and Lotta came over to help me pack. A bit later in the evening, Patrik and Isabelle came by with Thai take-out food. As we sat and ate dinner together, I was struck by the love of my friends. These are people I will truly miss!

Here are all of the photos from Sunday.

Sunday brunch at Café String

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This morning I awoke a bit earlier than usual for a Sunday, and took the subway down to Södermalm. I walked from Medborganplatsen to Café String, a nice little place on the corner of Bondegatan and Nytorgsgatan. I have had a standing invitation to join a bunch of climbers for their weekly brunch since back in October, but this was my first time to attend. It was a bunch of friendly folks from Karbin, including Pete (in the center of this photo). Udo, Sara and Elin came too, as well as a few other folks whom I met for the first time today. The atmosphere was laid-back and relaxing, and the coffee was strong. The brunch included sandwiches, cereal, juice, and even ice cream with fruit: not a bad spread for only 65 SEK. It was an enjoyable way to spend a sunny Sunday morning.

Here are some photos from the brunch.