Ostersund, Sweden

... a relatively rare species of berry that grows only up at high altitudes and are super tasty. They're considered a delicacy in Sweden and I lucked out in being here during their prime season. Anyway at this time of year the absolute favorite past-time of ...

... out on this trip. Until the next best thing came along to distract him. Being in Sweden, it doesn't take much! That night we drove back to the same campsite in Östersund near the lake and where we had our first fire. We ate at golden arches that night.

... try to watch the Karaoke in the bar, which sounded like fun. There is snow here, first Ive seen since the bit in Karlovy Vary. Ostersund is about 62 degrees latitude so as the train went north, I could see more and more snow. Still not a lot,but looks at ...

... today with Lage and Birgitta and Leif and Inger at the top of a water tower with a view of the whole of Ostersund, including the mountains at Are. The 2008 World Biathlon Championships will be held here, and soon the Masters Cross Country Skiing. They ...