Well, we are in our last week in Sweden, then heading off to the UK for two months, our last leg of tour. Time is flying by. I am looking forward to being able to read and understand English again, as well as know what I'm lip-singing in the show! I just simply could not learn, Greek, Serbian, Italian, Hungarian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finish, Estonian, or Danish in that short of time. So, without further ado, Primark, Marks & Spencers, and Costa Coffee shops, here I come! :)
Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let me tell you about my time in the Scandinavian countries. We visited and performed in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Denmark. Surprisingly, the weather has only been 'cold', and not 'Scandinavian cold' (the bitter, freezing winter weather we were all expecting). Each city had it's own uniqueness; full of history, yet thriving in modern times. The ancient buildings in Sweden, Finland and Denmark were furnished with modern furniture, while the coffee shops in Norway and Estonia were decorated as if it were still 1945. In Oslo, Norway, Kelsey and I went snowboarding on a local mountain in the middle of the city. Surrounded by mountains, Norway is filled with skiers and snowboarders. We hopped on the metro line in the city (five minute walk from our hotel), and stayed on till the last stop, the top of the mountain. Easy as that! A fouty minute subway train ride offered us a beautiful view of snowy Oslo as we slowly made our way up to the top. It practically dropped us off at the door step to the rental lodge were we rented our equipment. It was a beautiful day to be out too. I can now say I have skied the French, Swiss, and Norwegian alps. Check, check, and check! :)
In Helsinki, Finland, I was able to see two girlfriends of mine who I toured with on Toy Story, who live there. Had dinner at Laura's apartment in the city, which turned out to be right around the corner from our hotel. Laura and Riikka came to see two of the shows and proved to themselves they still remembered the choreography to the Toy Story segment of our show as they were dancing along in the audience. It was so nice to see them and to catch up. It was as if no time (two years!) had passed.
I was able to see another friend of mine from Toy Story in Copenhagen, Denmark, Michelle. Once again, as if no time had passed. We were able to get together, catch up and reminisce about life on tour. Like Laura and Riikka, Michelle too was up and doing the choreography with us during the Toy Story segment when she came to watch the show. Needless to say, I pulled out some "Hoe Down Throw Down" moves just for them :).
Oh, and for my parents too! Mom and Dad visited in Copenhagen for two full days! That's right, not 24 hours, but 48 hours! Mom was able to get a two day layover in Copenhagen and brought Dad along for the ride. I was able to go into the role of Jessie the Cowgirl for them, where they watched from front row! While I was at shows all day, Mom and Dad spent a day exploring the city of Copenhagen, and re-tracking their footsteps from when they were there on their honeymoon, 30 years ago! Short, but sweet as always. It was such a nice visit.
We are now back in Sweden for our final week in the Scandinavia. I am thankful to be heading out of this very expensive part of the world, and back to paying only $4 for a cup of coffee instead of $8. Now what to do with all my leftover Norwegian Krones, Swedish Kronas, and Danish Kroner?
xox
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| Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Michelle and I :) |
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| Oslo, Norway |
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| Talin, Estonia |
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