Wednesday, May 25, 2011

May 23 - May 25: Lerum and Goteburg...and helloooo, Stockholm!

May 25: This morning, the club traveled by train from Lerum to Stockholm.  We arrived in the enchanting capital city in the afternoon, and split up in the evening to attend the Swedish Radio Symphony and Stockholm's Kungliga Opera House.  After enjoying the performances, the Glee Club explored the city, and realized just how much was left to see -- perfect, since we have another full day here to experience all that Stockholm has to offer!

May 24: In the morning, we enjoyed the city of Goteburg, Sweden, with its incredible architecture, opera house, and historic avenues.  We dropped by the famous Goteburg Botanical Gardens, and gave impromptu performances along the streets.  After this fun-filled day, we traveled back to Lerum to the house of Glee Club alumnus Sven Borei (C '64).  Sven and his family opened their home to the Club, and we performed for their friends and neighbors in the surrounding community of Koksas, who then joined us for a delicious home-cooked dinner (something the Club has certainly been missing on this tour!).  We had a blast chatting with the locals of Koksas and eating dessert, and Sven told us stories of what Glee Club was like back when he was a member.  It was great to hear how, despite how times have changed, the club has really stayed the same at heart over the years!  Our time with Sven's family was a truly enlightening experience, filled with fantastic food, and even better company.

The Glee Club performs at the home of Sven Borei.


The Glee Club poses with Sven and his family at Koksas.

Dr. C. Erik Nordgren smiles with Glee Club Alumnus Sven and his wife, Gisella.


May 23: Today, the Glee Club traveled via bus along the coast of Sweden on our way to visit the rock carvings at Tanumshede, a World Heritage Site sponsored by UNESCO.  After a tour of the Bronze Age carvings, the Club gave a performance inside the archeological museum onsite for a receptive audience of Swedish visitors.  The Club returned with a new appreciation of Swedish history and lots of great pictures of the beautiful coastline!






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