Strawberries and Swimming

Alright I really wish I had my camera working. Unfortunately I don't, but I can tell you that today was super beautiful and pretty warm as well. I may end up stealing Filip's iPhone to take some pictures even if they aren't high quality it's still something to look at.

So the other day we went "swimming" at the beach but I chickened out when I got in the water about halfway up my shin. It was really cold (Swedes say "refreshing") and while I was braving the arctic waters something brushed my toe. I don't care what it was, it was game over, I was done in the water. But today was really really warm so not only did I get in the water I jumped in and even swam around underwater. But only after Filip and his family teased me with "aren't you a swim teacher?" and Filip threatened to throw me in. It was still freezing, but a tolerable kind of freezing.

After that we went for a hike and ate blueberries on the hike. Blueberries grow wild all over the place we hiked at. I was really excited to pick and eat blueberries except all the fat, juicy berries are guarded by giant spiders. So yeah needless to say, that was not happening.

When we got back from the hike, Filip and I were supposed to make dinner, but I found a big container of freshly picked strawberries on the counter. So while Filip cooked dinner, I observed him while I stuffed my face with strawberries. Let me tell you those strawberries were the best I have ever eaten, perfectly red, juicy and sweet all the way through. All my fingers are stained pink now. It was totally worth it though.

It was a very summery day. Tomorrow is Filip's 20th Birthday! Family will be here tomorrow so I better brush up on my Svenska.