Tomorrow: Midsummer!

Tomorrow is Midsummer, and today I've been really busy with the preparations. This morning I put together  the last of the IKEA things, a wardrobe, a cupboard, and some drawers. Then I went to the closest city to run some errands and do the grocery shopping. For those who have never experienced Midsummer: doing the grocery shopping the day before is to deliberately go through hell. And not complain here or anything, but I went alone. It was me against the world and I'm glad to say I made it out of there alive.

After I came back, it was time to start cooking. I made a big cake (which I will upload photos of tomorrow) and Swedish herring (which is typical for Swedish holidays) and some other small side dishes. There will be a big buffet tomorrow, as is tradition, so a lot more has to be done.

At the moment I'm sitting in the kitchen at home and watching the sun which hasn't set yet (even though it's 9.30 pm!). That's what I love about the Swedish summer and the Midsummer in particular; the sun never really sets. It's always light outside and I've gotten used to sleeping in a bright room since I got here.

It's truly amazing.

The progress in the new kitchen.

Ingredients for the curry herring. It's absolutely delicious!