After two long months, we finally got an apartment! We are located on an island called Lidingö immediately east of Stockholm. The landlord actually said we could have the apartment a month ago, but it took another month for the rental association to approve us. We are living in what is called a "bostadsrätt", which is a building where people buy membership in the building association to give them the right to live there. Because you are buying a portion of the building, and not a particular apartment, you do not technically own the apartment you live in, which means the building association actually retains the rights to determine who can and can't live there.
To get to work from our new apartment, Kevin takes a small local train that goes around the south side of Lidingö to Stockholm, then takes the subway from there to where he works. There are a few restaurants and a hardware store within walking distance, and we can take the train or a bus to the next little village to go grocery shopping. It seems to be a great apartment in a good area, so it all turned out well in the end.
Looks cozy. Is the apartment high up? Looking out your balcony window, it looked like you guys might have a nice view.
ReplyDeleteSweet pad. Enjoy!
How cold does it get outside?
Dave,
ReplyDeleteWe're not too high up, only second floor, but we do have a fairly nice view! The coldest it has been since we got here was -23 C, which is crazy cold. It has been warmer lately, thankfully, frequently above freezing in the daytime. Slightly different than Hawaii :)
--Kevin
Loved the apartment tour. Looks like you've plenty of dishes, etc....did you buy them or did they also come with the apartment. So envy you your experience of living aboard...although for you it sounds like a permanent move! My goal is to spend most of my 75th year in Europe...that's 2013...lots of things have to happen first...but if I make it I may come to visit you as I've never been to Sweden.
ReplyDeleteAunt Martha,
ReplyDeleteYes, we got most of the dishes with the apartment. The guy who is renting the apartment to us is moving in with his girlfriend, so he didn't need them.
I really hope that you can visit us! If you end up in Europe earlier than 2013, of course feel free to make a stop in Stockholm, too!
-- Kevin
Your place looks amazing! I like that Swedish style of bed making. Might have to try that one out.
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteHow nice to find more foreigners in Sweden. It’s so interesting to read about how other people perceive Sweden. I’m Swedish myself and live in Sweden with my Aussie boyfriend. We collect links in our blog to other blogging expats and I’ve added your blog to the list, hope that’s ok.
http://swaussie.blogg.se/2011/march/expats-in-sweden.html
I’ll be sure to check back for more blog updates.
Have a great day!