karlstad update

yesterday we took advantage of the late running båtbuss and the ridiculous swedish sun and gathered some sand toys and grilling gear for an evening picnic. it's unbearably hot in our room after 3--and since the sun only ducks behind the building outside our window around 10 pm it was nice to get out of the room and do like the karlstad kids and head to the river.

we had first jumped on the summer extension of the regular bus route when my parents were here out to mariebergskogen--an amazing nature preserve, park, beach, playground and petting zoo all in one. here are some fun pics from the boat ride last week:

and here's owen last night (it was probably around 8 in the evening)--the water looks incredibly rusty but actually it's quite clear and refreshing in the muggy heat although the "sandy" beach is dirt from the river:

owen and michael enjoying our grilled dogs in the park (probably closer to 9 in this pic):