Last 2 Days in Stockholm

On Tuesday we went to a recommended bakery for a sweet brunch. Most of the bakeries we've been to so far have been more specialised in doughy food while this one had a lot more pastry which was a nice change. We got three treats to taste, they were very sweet so it took us quite a while to get through them all. We sat at an observatory park to eat with a view. On the way back home we stopped into a few second-hand stores so Iesha could look for shoes to wear to the opera the next night. She found a really nice pair for a bargain price so that was a massive win. That night we'd booked an exciting fine dining experience at Punk Royale which serves fancy food in a 20-course daily changing menu but in a dark, smoky, loud, and packed restaurant. We remarked that it was like clubbing for adults. It was such a fun experience and certainly unique compared to the other usual Michelin-level restaurants, they take your phones away when you sit down so we don't even have any photos. Unfortunately the meal was ruined by both of us getting a bit of food poisoning or tummy bug which stuck with us throughout the whole night and the next day. For obvious reasons, the next day was a bit of a write-off as we recuperated in the apartment and ate comfort food. Luckily we were both feeling semi better by the time we got dressed to watch the opera at the Royal Swedish Opera house. The venue was incredible! It had been Iesha’s dream to see a show in a theatre like this so it was so special. It's such a nice old building that has been around since the 1700s; with tall regal ceilings, well decorated, lots of gold and paintings. It felt surreal to be watching Tosca in such an amazing European traditional opera house. The performance itself was also phenomenal, the singers have really got some pipes and are very good at expressing emotion even when they're singing in Italian. We had watched a plot synopsis video before going and bought a program which had descriptions in English so we at least knew what was happening in the story as the surtitles were in Swedish. It was Ethan’s first opera and it’s safe to say he enjoyed it and the experience immensely. When we got back home we had a cheese and cracker snack as it was going to be a late night with Iesha having a 2.5 hour exam starting at 1am.
That brings to an end our time in Stockholm. This is the prettiest city we've been to by far, there is something very romantic about walking amongst the architecture and streets here. All the buildings are old and well maintained, and the public transport system is a breeze to navigate and is super helpful.Leia mais