Today was my day in Alvesta waiting for my evening train.
I have to start with mentioning that I had the best bacon I ever recall eating at the hotel breakfast buffet. I don’t eat bacon often anymore because Anya doesn’t like it. So, any bacon wold be enjoyable, but this was very flavorful with great texture–neither over done nor under done–but just right! I even told the staff. I’ve heard that Swedes are proud of their pork, well I now agree (and there is a bit of rivalry with the Danes.)
I worked in my hotel room in the morning and stashed my backpack in the luggage room. Then, I took a short walk around town.
I also found a grocery store where I bought a ready to eat salad, which I ate in a park drenched in sunlight (though the chilly wind meant I ate with my coat on).
Then, I was off to the library. I studied Swedish there, but I opted out of the language speaking practice. It seemed that they had their hands full of refugees needing help.
One last view of the beautiful Alvesta train station.
Then just 11 minutes by train to Växjö.
I found out today that my former PhD adviser, Knut, will not be coming to this conference. His mother passed away yesterday. So, please keep him and his family in your prayers.
With blessings,
Beth