I took the free bus from Central Station to the IKEA (not just any IKEA, but the original IKEA).
It was overwhelmingly large & I spent about 4 hours exploring & having lunch (Swedish meatballs, boiled potatoes, & ligonberry sauce) there.
I also spent more time exploring the streets near our hotel & snapped a few more shots of the city sights.
One of the highlights of our trip was the conference's Gala Dinner on Monday night at the Grand Hotel. Every December Stockholm hosts the Nobel Prize award ceremonies. The Nobel laureattes and their guests stay and dine at the Grand Hotel. We had the privilege to dine in a ballroom where they have often dined! The hotel and ballroom were beautiful (too beautiful to be captured with pictures), and the views from the hotel's balcony were equally amazing.
We dined on "typical Swedish appetizer fare" (scallops, salmon, and various pates-mind you I did not so much enjoy this part of the meal!). We had veal and filet for dinner with potatoes and green beans wrapped in bacon. Desert was Swedish strawberries (smaller & much sweeter than strawberries you find here...delish!) with fresh cream and ice cream. Each course was served with wine and the company could not have been more enjoyable. We had a great time!
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