Well, it's been lovely, but now I should get my shit together and start packing to free the room and then see how I can survive the next 7 hours before my night train leaves on my coldest day here so far... when old health problems decided to come back all at once... stupid body!

#umea #sweden

Exactly 2 weeks ago I was in Umeå, ahead of the second day of House of Metal.

Here's something fun that was... hanging in the shopping complex across from the venue.

About https://mymodernmet.com/ichwan-noor-beetle-sphere/

(real thing looks cooler than in photos)

#art #modernArt #vw #volkswagen #beetle #VolkswagenBeetle #umea #funnies

VW Beetles Compressed into Circular Balls and Cubes

Beetle Sphere is a sculptural composite of five Volkswagen Beetles compressed into one spherical ball by Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor. The 180cm3

My Modern Met

Ahead of going there, Umeå did seem interesting/ promising.

But didn't expect I'd enjoy it as much as I did. Also, it's way easier to get used to the cold (wasn't even *that* cold) than it is to being in the sun. Over 40°C is fine if I can get some shade, but being in the sun?!

#umea #winter #sweden #holidayLights

I got lucky enough to catch the city with holiday lights.

Something that caught my attention: the grit on the pavement! As my biggest fear ahead of this trip was slipping on ice and breaking something.

Also, drivers stop at such a distance when you cross the street!🤯 Not 1m like in Romania.😭

#umea #winter #sweden #holidayLights

Walking the streets in the afternoon...

#umea #sweden #winter

@anatudor
Beautiful photos.