We're off to see Sweden! We had a wonderful dinner at the Grand Hotel in Lund last night - just four of us. We're figuring out the money, but when the cab fare is 140 it does cause one to gulp. Actually, we've learned that you divide by 7 and get a general USD price. Dick has just gone to get the rental car and hopefully an English explanation of road rules as we can't figure out the signs yet.
Yesterday was grand - we had a huge worship service in the Lund Cathedral - the choir was of Concordia/St. Olaf quality and so beautiful - the sound just rolled through the cathedral. It was impressive and meaningful. Then we all walked over to the university - the largest in Scandinavia for a light lunch and then to an afternoon celebrating the 60 years. It was well done with music, media, singing, choirs, etc. A little long but well worth it.
I forgot to tell the whole story of the elderly gentleman who had been at the first LWF meeting here. In 1947, he was a refugee from Hungary and somehow made his way to Lund. He was so well accepted by the LWF that he decided he would travel on to Caracus and begin work for the LWF there! After ten years in Venezuala he went to Geneva and served as the Latin America Desk Secretary for a number of years. Finally retired and then prior to the 1984 LWF Budapest in Hungary (where I was a delegate) he taught the LWF all about Hungarian culture and some language before they all went to the assembly. Now at 90 he is reveling in the memories of a life well lived and full of adventure! Such stories we hear here.
Well - check out time, load the car and head for Goteburg. Hopeing to connect with the Ferlan family friend on the phone shortly!
2 comments:
GOod Morning from 75 degree Mankato! It is gorgeous spring here. It sounds like you are having a great trip. I salivated over the Swedish Cloud Berries! The food sounds great. It will be interesting to see if that continues as you are on your own! We are all doing fine. Store had a great Spring Hop on Sat. Eric is out of town until Tues, so we are being quite laid back! Happy travel thoughts going your way! Love and muddy spring boy hugs! :)
Thanks for writing this.
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