Whenever we go on longer holidays, we like to plan ahead a little and do our research to see what there is to see and do. At the same time we also like to go with the flow and not Google and study all that much, just to keep some element of surprise. This summer is the first time Shaena and Ethan will get to go up north to 'Norrland' in Sweden where I am from originally and I have done a bit of browsing and researching this evening, just to see what is out there. You think I would know Norrland like the back of my hand, it being my old stomping grounds and all, but I haven't actually been up north myself for the longest time so things have probably changed.
By the way; while I've been sitting here at home in Edinburgh compiling this list of sights and must-do's, Shaena, Ethan and the gang have now reached 'The Windy City' and will have a few good days of touristing with cousin Em before going back to Appleton. Can't wait to see some photos!
Anyway, here's the list:
Haparanda & Finland
- See the sights in Haparanda - We hear it has changed a lot! A visit to IKEA is a must!
- Kukkola Rapids (Kukkolaforsen) - Dad has a lifetime commitment to buying us ice cream whenever we go to Kukkola.
- Day trip to check out the surroundings outside of Haparanda - Norrland is beautiful in the summer!
- A day in Finland/Rovaniemi with 'Santa Land', Ranua Wildlife Park and Lordi's Rocktaurant and a walk across the arctic circle
- Go-karting
- Stock up on Finnish licorice
- Birthday party #2 for Ethan - again, bring out yer party hats, yer whistles and yer pressies!
Båtskärsnäs
- Visit Grandma Linnéa and get fed on home cooked Swedish 'husmanskost'!
- Frevisören Havsbad - A day at the beach
Piteå
- Relax at the summer house incl. a traditional Swedish Midsummers celebration
- Piteå-tour á la Peter (including but not limited to: My old schools, my first apartment, Kvartersbageriet, Pentryt Night Club, the site where the old 'Yellow Bubble' restaurant (where Tobbe and I worked and got tubby one summer) used to be, Tages bro, Kanalen, Storgatan and finally Sunes Gatukök, a legendary fast food joint in Piteå)
- Day trip to check out the surroundings outside of Piteå
- Meet up and hang out with 'the boy band', Tobbe, Henke and Marcus; our 3 friends who are also 'coming home' for the summer holidays
- Piteå Havsbad - Another day at one of Sweden's most famous beaches - Whenever I say "I am from Piteå" people always respond with: "Ah, Pite Havsbad!"
- Norrstrands outdoor pool
- Boating, fishing and water sports
- Bowling!
- Birthday party #2 for Ethan - again, bring out yer party hats, yer whistles and yer pressies!
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