Yesterday, I hopped on a train for 40 minutes and arrived in a new country, no passport necessary. The train runs between Copenhagen and Malmö, Sweden and only costs 144 kroner (about $20). The city had very few people in it, and it was nice and peaceful.
Malmö is a smaller city than Copenhagen with a similar feel. A lot of the architecture is very similar and the roads are cobbled. There is a bit more driving, though. There are also a lot of cool buildings, like the Turning Torso, which is a twisting skyscraper and is the tallest building in the Nordic countries.
Our first stop was the tourist shop, which was full of moose. Apparently moose are a big deal in Sweden. I found (but did not purchase) this gem there.
Then, we went to the castle and gardens. Unfortunately, it was closed for Midsummer's Eve so we couldn't go into the castle, but the gardens were beautiful and there was an adorable little windmill.
After that, we went to Saint Peter's church, which was gorgeous on the inside.
Next, we had some lunch at a Mexican street food restaurant called La Raza because the Swedish pub we wanted to go to was also closed. The food was actually pretty good though. After that, we went to a bakery called Hollandia and got some deliciously beautiful pastries to eat out on the pier. I had a blueberry tart and a slice of raspberry coconut cake. They were both indescribably divine. I have decided that the best desserts in the world come from Sweden.
Also, there was an American Store. They were very proud that they sold hot sauce. They also had ranch; I really miss ranch.
The emptiness of the city was nice because it was peaceful, but it would have been nice if more had been opened. A lesson has been learned. Always make sure you check the holidays and their relevance in a country before going on a trip there.
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