Grandparents last days in Beijing

The time together in Beijing was wonderful and we wish the grandparents could stay much longer. Now we are waiting for the next time we will meet, this Christmas in Sweden. The first time Felicia will visit Sweden and experience a Swedish winter with Santa Claus, -30 degrees celcius, and a lot of snow.

Here we want to publish some final pictures from the stay in Beijing. 

Grandma and Granddaughter

Group hug

Being teased by Grandpa

We are looking forward to seeing you again during the Christmas Holiday!

798 Factory and other Escapades

The "hottest" art district in Beijing is called 798 Factory area. It has developed a lot the last couple of years and it is an excellent place to spend a day. Even though there were a lot of people visiting 798 during the October holiday the place was still spacious and did not feel crowded (compared to the Bird Nest and Olympic Park area where most other Beijingers seem to have spent their holiday).

Where did she go???

Finally found her

After a day in the galleries our little daughter was very hungry and it was time for another cup of Swedish porridge brought by the grandparents. Yummy!

Less talk and more food!!!

We also spent quite a lot of time in Chaoyang Park, and in the newly opened shopping area Solana next by the park. Grandpa and Grandma found some very nice "Tjasabyxor" and vests for the Swedish autumn. Felicia was as always falling asleep when put in the trolley and she enjoyed most of the shopping dreaming of food and of 

playing with Grandpa and Grandma.

In front of the fountain

Grandpa making a Birdie

Hole 11 at Huatang

Father and Grandpa got some time over for golf during the visit. Here you can see the hole where grandpa is showing the younger generation how to play by making a birdie. 

The golf weather was excellent and sunblock 60 were definitely needed for the two Vikings.

After coming home we relaxed and played with Felicia (of course telling her in detail about the game and giving tips about how to hit a long and straight drive). When playing golf it is important to focus, and as Felicia is not yet trusted with a club (she would be more interested in the taste than in the swing), grandpa is using "Lilla Anna" to improve the focus. Felicia is eagerly playing and having fun.

Aiming for Success

The beautiful day was ended with grandma's excellent "rullader" made by cheese, plums, herbs, mustard etc. covered with a roll of thin sliced beef. As this was a day of celebration and fun we were accompanying this fabulous dish with a bottle of Penfolds Grange, a wonderful wine we wish we could afford to drink every day.

The day is almost over and it is time to prepare for the coming days' activities.

Guess who is playing with who...