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Lars77

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27. Stockholmers are famous for being arrogant.

Mon Jun 4, 2012, 02:38 PM

Jun 2012

They're like the parisians of scandinavia.

About the WWII thing, it's mostly tounge in cheek. But it came up again recently because it was revealed just this weekend that the Swedish government allowed German troop trains through the country so the Germans could supply and reinforce the troops at the battle of Narvik. The Swedes lied to the Norwegian and English governments. Apparently the Norwegian prime minister wrote in a note to the Swedish PM that he hates the Swedish and it was the PMs fault. The note was never delivered.

Kentucky was a culture shock, because it was in west kentucky just 20 mins from TN. But i know American culture so it was ok The tea party debate at the university was pretty funny though when the one guy said that Europeans are protesting against socialized medicine and people are dying in french ambulances.

I raised my hand and told him what's what, he seemed really embarrased. I guess he did not count on any Europeans being there.

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Any "must-see" or "must-do" suggestions when visiting Norway and Sweden? n/t [View all] shcrane71 Feb 2012 OP

Check out scantours.net cbayer Feb 2012 #1

Thank you! I'll check it out. n/t shcrane71 Feb 2012 #2

fish market in Bergen riverwalker Feb 2012 #3

Thanks so much.... I've already decided to be a teetotaler while in Norway shcrane71 Feb 2012 #4

I was there last summer. Here's what I enjoyed: Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2012 #5

Your trip sounds like quite the experience. Especially if you were there shcrane71 Mar 2012 #6

The Vasa Museum was the pleasant surprise of the trip Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2012 #7

Oh wow! We'll definitely schedule some time for the Vasa Museum. shcrane71 Mar 2012 #8

Yes. My brother took care of the arrangements and I tagged along with his family, Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2012 #9

I see that Rick Steves also recommends the concert at Grieg's home. shcrane71 Mar 2012 #10

I think you'll like them Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2012 #11

Fjords in Norway bikebloke May 2012 #12

Just got back from the trip, and made it to the Fjords. shcrane71 May 2012 #13

Glad you had a good time! Lydia Leftcoast May 2012 #14

Aw man i just saw this post, i was going to reply. Lars77 Jun 2012 #20

Loved Oslo!!! First, you have the best-smelling, most beautiful airport in the world. shcrane71 Jun 2012 #24

"Please don't be too disappointed with us." Lars77 Jun 2012 #25

I think you're too hard on yourselves, but at the same time, I wouldn't change that. shcrane71 Jun 2012 #26

Stockholmers are famous for being arrogant. Lars77 Jun 2012 #27

I'm so glad you were there to tell Kentuckians how Europeans truly feel. shcrane71 Jun 2012 #28

I was just in Sweden and Norway at the beginning of May waddirum Jun 2012 #15

Is it cheaper to buy a Volvo directly from the factory? shcrane71 Jun 2012 #16

I'm not really sure about the pricing and tax advantages of taking delivery in Sweden waddirum Jun 2012 #17

That's the best car buying experience I've ever heard. shcrane71 Jun 2012 #18

I was very impressed with my brother's Volvo XC60 waddirum Jun 2012 #19

Yeah BMW and all the germans has it has it Lars77 Jun 2012 #21

cool pictures -- thanks waddirum Jun 2012 #22

No but i've been in the Allgau area. Did a four country roadtrip in a sunday afternoon. Lars77 Jun 2012 #23