Day 25

Hurt my back lifting servers yesterday.  Started with a slight pain in my lower back after getting home from work and by the time I went to bed I had to take some Nurofen because it hurt when I moved the wrong way.  It’s now 24 hours later and still sore – but better than yesterday. 

Went to Gothenburg today for a couple of meetings with Volvo IT.  The drive was long but the sun was shining for the first time in a few weeks so the scenery was great to watch.  Stopped along the way for some McDonald’s.  I had a McFeast and it was similar to ours in Australia, but the bun (and pattie I suspect) was smaller than ours, and it didn’t come with ketchup, just mayonnaise. 

Highlight of the visit was afternoon tea – more Semlas.  These had recently been voted the best in Gothenburg and they were pretty good – and massive.  Meetings were productive too so the visit turned out to be useful after all.

Didn’t get back to Landskrona until after 6.30pm so decided to eat out.  Got Magnus to drop me at the local Chinese take away – Asian Wok.  Had a great stir-fried beef and vegetables with rice.  Normally I don’t like eating out by myself – it’s lonely – but the restaurant was completely empty except for me.  Was able to read my book while waiting for the food, and it was actually kind of nice, what with the peaceful Chinese soundtrack playing in the background and candles on the table.  Would have been nicer with company though.

Caught the bus home and was surprised to be sharing a ride with a dog!  The driver didn’t look twice when the owner got on with his ‘best friend’ so I guess that’s kosher in Sweden.

Wonder if the dog had to buy a ticket?

Forgot my laptop power supply today so going to have to stop here before my battery runs out.  Hope my back feels better tomorrow...