Settling in in Sweden

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August 18th 2013

Published: August 18th 2013

As I stifled a giggle as I bounced around the room in a Swedish aerobics class, I realized it was time to share with you about this adventure so far! The speedy version of the backstory is that 8 weeks ago I received an offer to teach at the International School of Helsingborg in Sweden! Naturally, I jumped at the chance. After some visa and passport scares and an extraordinary sendoff f... Read Full Entry

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18th August 2013

Margaret Hinchey
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How exciting
What a grand time you are having! You are a terrific writer and share your excitement so well! Blessings on week 33 and 34 and all!!!

18th August 2013

Katie Merhlenbacher
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The world is your oyster.
It certainly is. I think this is the nicest place you have been. Have a great year and keep in touch. Much love, Katie

18th August 2013

Nora
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Muchas felicidades Katie
Entiendo muy poco pero con calma tratare de traducir un poco más de tu viaje en Suecia, deber ser una experiencia muy grata y llena de experiencias únicas. Recibe un abrazo y espero tener más comunicación de ti y Jane.....

18th August 2013

Kelsey Fox Bennett
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Välkommen till Sverige!! Jag är så glad fär dig. Stor kram! -Kelsey

25th August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Life is full of opportunities
Katie, it is wonderful to see you blogging again! We are big fans of yours as you know and it has been a long time. Your blogs were very useful to us in Iceland and gave us a real glimpse of what to expect in Cuba. We are so excited to learn about life in Sweden. Please keep those blogs coming. Good luck in learning Swedish!

8th September 2013

ktfox
Katie Fox

Glad to be back!
It is wonderful to be back in action! I'll keep the information on my experiences here coming!! When are you heading to Cuba? You're going to love it!

25th August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

More information needed
Please explain more about this laundry system. I'm very curious.

8th September 2013

ktfox
Katie Fox

Laundry system
Of course! So, to sign up for a spot in the laundry room, you take you lock and choose your time- in this case, dates along the top times along the side. Once you choose your time slot, you put your personal lock in the spot and you have to get your laundry done in those few hours. It is orderly and fair to be sure! A far cry from my neighborhood laundromat in NYC!

25th August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Brave
How cold is this water?

8th September 2013

ktfox
Katie Fox

Water Temp
I never did think to look it up exactly, but my science teacher friend estimated it was around 19-20 degrees when we arrived. It is chillier now! The switch happened quickly.

25th August 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Love this photo!
We used to have a corgi.

1st September 2013

traveltalesofawoollymammoth
Jo Roberts

Passing on
As a fellow teacher I can remember the skills of getting round the week idea instead of the term time calendar - good luck. I will show your blog to one of our Swedish friends who no doubt will be thrilled that someone is enjoying her country so much.

8th September 2013

ktfox
Katie Fox

Tak!
Thank you! It is a wonderful country to enjoy!!

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