Gott Nytt År
Back to Europe – or more precisely, Scandinavia. After a few days in Gothenberg and collecting a 2012 flamenco red XC70, we left for the south. Malmo, actually.
Malmo is in the far southwest of Sweden – across the bridge from Copenhagen. Copenhagen was our desired next stop but the cost of hotels and the fact that I was trying to find a place for New Years Eve night, reduced options. When I heard of a good deal at a Hilton in Malmo, across the water, I took it, figuring we could just cross the bridge to visit Copenhagen.
Well, that didn’t happen. I learned too late, that while there is a bridge, it costs nearly
$100 to drive across it with a car and three people. About $60 for the bus. So, we settled to visit Malmo and drive through Copenhagen on the way to Hell (er, uh, Hamburg).
That was fine. Malmo’s pretty cool, actually. Lots of history, charming neighborhoods, and a kick ass New Years Eve celebration. We spent the day of the 31st strolling the city streets, visiting the grounds of Malmohaus, then Lilla Torg for dinner (with a town square that features a huge lamp), ending at the Opera house for fireworks and to ring in the new year.(see picture above).
What was cool about that was how people came prepared with glasses and champagne, and the amazing fireworks display at midnight. It went on and on, surpassing whatever I’ve seen on the Fourth of July, including in Washington, DC.
