Our first full day in Sweden and we definitely showed our “American” side! We started the day with a bus tour of Goteborg (check out some of the photos below) to show us what there is to do around the area and teach us about their history. I think our tourist cameras and loud voices drew more attention than any of the attractions did!
Goteborg was originally built as a fortress. The wall was eventually destroyed, but this little segment remains. Under royal orders, Goteborg was closed off and guards approved who entered/exited the city. Obviously, these orders were lifted and people are now free to enter/exit the city whenever!
We also stopped at Goteborg’s fish church (a fish market that looks like a church) called Feskekôrka. Right off the water, they had some of the freshest fish I’ve seen. We even got to try the smoked salmon (thanks JJ!)
We stopped at Götaplatsen which was a plaza that had a statue of Poseidon and overlooked Avenyn, one of the main streets of Goteborg that has a bunch of stores, restaurants, and clubs. The plaza had a movie theatre, an art museum, and a concert call where the Goteborg Symphony Orchestra performs.
Also located in Götaplatsen was a statue of Victor Hasselblad, the founder and creator of Hasselblad cameras (which I’ll tell you more about later in the trip). Next to Victor is the footprint Buzz Aldren who was in attendance for the statue reveal since Hasselblad cameras were used (and still remain) at the first moon landing.
This statue is called “The Sailor’s Wife”. It is said that she overlooks the waters and waits for her Sailor’s husband to come home to her.
Coffee Break
After our tour, we were treated to Fika at a cafe in Haga called Cafe Husaren. Fikas are cinnamon buns but they’re different from American cinnamon rolls for a couple reasons 1. They are HUGE and are shared with multiple people (although they were so good I could probably eat one on my own) and 2. They are not covered in frosting (I’ve noticed that most Swedish foods focus on natural sugars rather than all the artificial stuff we get America).
I had a basic Cappuccino with my Fika and it looked almost as good as it tasted! The heart detail in the foam was adorable and written inside the rim of the cup was “the beaning of life” which was a funny surprise!
Cocktail Hour
On our way back from Haga we stopped at Dokor Glas and grabbed a quick drink! I got a Swedish Cider called Rexorderlig. The cider came in a few flavors, but I choose Pear and it was DELICIOUS! It was refreshing and naturally sweet instead of the super sugary and carbonated ciders I usually get. It was served in the bottle with a stemmed glass and ice (I’ve noticed that a lot of drinks are served with a glass of some sort on the side).
Today’s Top Three
1. Sweden ranks second in coffee consumption (just behind Finland) and all coffee shops open their outdoor cafes on April 1st, regardless of the weather. Sometimes it’s so cold that they supply blankets to their customers.
2. On average, Swedes consumer 17 kilos of candy per person per year, this puts them at the top of the ranks for candy consumption world-wide!
3. Sweden may not get snow in January, but it does get RAIN! Don’t even bother with an umbrella though because the wind can get crazy (Kenosha prepared us well though).
The C-Suite: Coffee & Cocktails 
Looks like it was a very interesting and informative day. That FISH!!! Looks so good. Stay dry and have fun!
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