My mother's grandparents emigrated from Sweden during the early part of the 20th century, so Sweden has always been a special place for me. Actually going to visit was a dream come true - I stayed with a friend that I met in college, and she took me on a 2-week tour of Sweden, staying with her friends to see as much of the country as possible without breaking the bank, and I had a great 2 weeks seeing the sights and learning a lot about the Swedish culture. Of course my mother likes to tell me what it is like there, based on what her grandmother told her, but she forgets that I have been there and she hasn't.
My trip to Sweden wouldn't have been possible without Cilla and her friends Anna, Ingela, and Åsa - thanks to all of you for your generosity and hospitality.