STOCKHOLM

This was my first time here in eight years – the last time was with my mom to attend a friend’s wedding. I wish I had more time to explore, because Stockholm is a beautiful city. It’s built over a series of 14 islands, and features more than 50 bridges. The population of 1.5 million is much more multicultural than in the late ‘90s. I visited some outdoor markets. Nearly every worker I met was from the Middle East. All were very friendly – they even let me sample some fruit. The subway (stations are marked with a blue "T") was easy to navigate. When I got lost trying to find the airline office, passersby were happy to point me in the right direction. It’s a fabulous walking city – especially when the weather is sunny and warm, like it was. But I had to rush to the airport, where I took a flight I hope never to forget.