Vi cyklar!(Bet ya can't guess what that means in English!)
Now being from Northern California, I was prepared for a typical day at the beach: freezing temperatures, hurricane-force winds, and hypothermia-inducing water...multiplied by 10 being that we were in Sweden.
However, not only was the sun not obscured by fog, but it was quite warm and pleasant! The water, although not my preferred Hawaii temperature, was very nice to wade in which was perfect because wading was the only way possible to enjoy the ocean. This is due to the fact that for more than 100 yards (91 meters), the water only came to a little above my knees (and barely covered the ankles for some of the taller Swedes).
A far away picture of the shallow water.However, not only was the sun not obscured by fog, but it was quite warm and pleasant! The water, although not my preferred Hawaii temperature, was very nice to wade in which was perfect because wading was the only way possible to enjoy the ocean. This is due to the fact that for more than 100 yards (91 meters), the water only came to a little above my knees (and barely covered the ankles for some of the taller Swedes).
I don't know how some of those boats didn't hit the bottom.
It was so relaxing to soak up some sun (but not before we applied our "high" SPF 20 sunscreen) and catch up on some summer reading. However, no beach is complete without its pests. Some places have seagulls, dune flies, or weird guys, but Lomma is infested with ladybugs. Don't be fooled by their cute colors and dots, these bugs (for I won't even honor them with the title of 'lady') coated us and our food within minutes of arrival. They are vicious too! They bite, and my arm and Michelle's lip fell victim to their surprisingly strong mandibles.
Attack of the Coccinellidae!
Very crowded beach and fortunately only a few nudes
(most of whom were children).
SPF 20 is high? No wonder these Swedes are so tanned/burnt!
My Squishy and me. It was wonderful while it lasted.
Attack of the Coccinellidae!In an effort to escape the bugs, I went back into the water and stumbled across a beautiful jellyfish! I immediately picked him up and started stroking it. A few minor stings later, he was a perfect pet. Just kidding. It turns out that they are perfectly harmless, and the kids even blow them in bubbles or have jellyfish throwing fights. I was much more gentle with my Squishy (although I am fairly certain that he had passed on long before I discovered him). It was fascinating: he was clear with an orange ribbon in the middle and had the smooth texture of jello-y rubber. I wish I could have brought him home as a souvenir, but I thought it would be better for him to float away to his final resting place deep in the bottom of the ocean (probably about 2 feet under).
RIP, my dear Swedish Squishy.
RIP, my dear Swedish Squishy. It's a strange place, with carnivorous ladybugs and friendly jellyfish, but overall, it was a very cool experience, and we hope to be back soon if this amazing weather lasts!
Here are a few more pictures of our day:
Here are a few more pictures of our day:
Very crowded beach and fortunately only a few nudes(most of whom were children).
SPF 20 is high? No wonder these Swedes are so tanned/burnt!
My Squishy and me. It was wonderful while it lasted.
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