Vocational Day

Yesterday, I had a FULL vocational day. I started at LundbergAkerlund -- a lawyers' office and then went to see the Norrbotten Theatre, a county theatre with three stages, and tons of people paid to work on the projects and all that goes along with it. Wonderful facilities and, although I wanted to sneak a couple of the more ornate costumes into my backpack, I resisted the urge. I am sure that would have violated a few EU conventions, at the very least. We made our second presentation to the local Rotarians and, thereafter, I went to the Dancing school to watch a "Floor Barre." This was a good bit different from the floor barre I teach but the teacher was excellent and the students compliant. After that, I went to the District Court here in Lulea where I met with a current judge and we discussed policy and how things work in the court -- and Jazz trumpet, which he plays. He loves the jazz of the Big Band era and so we hit it off well.

Last night, we ate at a cafe and then headed to the arena for a BASKETBALL GAME. I don't usually watch basketball in the U.S. but, somehow, it was different here in Sweden. I have attached, hopefully, a little video I shot. First foul comes out as "Firsta foula" here, which is neat. I also did the requisite trash talking to the American players -- three total on the two teams. "Come on! I play better than that! Go home and practice!" That kind of stuff. I am just glad they didn't throw me out. One thing that amazes me -- we were sitting behind the adverse team and we heard the coach, obviously not American, yelling at his players -- In ENGLISH. Not only is English the universal language of aviation, but also Basketball. Who would have thought it? There were dancers at the game, too.

Today, I am under the weather a bit and am taking it easy. I will try to do laundry and get a few things done. Tonight is a big dinner with my hostess, Gunilla's family. Till tomorrow!