Downtown Örebro

After I finished up my thesis defense and opposition, I spent some time with my fellow soldiers in battle but later headed back to Örebro. (I almost just wrote "home" instead of "back" because despite the fact that I've spent much more time in Linköping, Örebro is where I feel most at home, thanks to Christian's amazing family).  We went out to celebrate the fact that I got my masters (go me!), and had a delicious meal.  Afterwards, we were all feeling particularly stuffed and had a really nice walk downtown.
One thing I've noticed from all my picture-editing lately?  I'm kind of obsessed with taking pictures of birds.  Also, these are the last pictures taken on my old, kit lens (since Christian and his lovely parents gifted me with a new one as a graduation gift!!!).
I'd also like to point out that I edited hardly any of these.  Maybe that means I'm getting better?  (it probably just means I was lucky with the light).















isn't that the prettiest public restroom you've ever seen?

my new lens!

Svampen

The day after the wedding, a few of us went to Svampen, a water tower in Örebro that has existed since the late 1950's.  It's a fun place to visit because you can see the entire city from the viewing area, and there's also a cafe.  We had some fika, and just enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon.  Doesn't Christian have such a gorgeous family?

Christian's cousin Sara, she's so sweet and pretty :)

Svampen, which means "mushroom" in Swedish

Anton (Christian's cousin) and Charlotte

yet another self portrait

view from the top

Stefan, Christoffer (Christian's cousin), Henrik (Christian's uncle on his father's side), and Christian

Swedish flag

view of the church