Blogs from Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Europe - page 19

Hello everyone, Sorry that it has been such a long time since the last update but up until last weekend I hadnt been doing anything worthy of adding a blog for. On Valentines day my flat mates and I threw an ANTI- valentines day bash becuase it seemed to be an appropriate theme for everyone! We made tons of food and not enough vodka but it was still a good night for everyone. Now for the exciting part... I went to Sweden this past weekend with 11 other exchange students (mostly Canadians!). On early Friday morning we left for Prestick airport (which is in the middle of no where, but cheap to fly into) and arrived in Gothenburg around lunch time. We landed literally in the middle of a farmers field and were all surpised to ... read more

I went to Gothenburg to visit my brother today, the flight to London leaves fairly early tomorrow so I figured I'd rather spend the night in Gothenburg then get up in the middle of the night to catch the train. As Sven had gotten a hold of a whole bunch of hair-mousse they made some freaked out 80's hair display...... read more

Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden. Largest arena in the country. The arena that back in 1985 literally caved for Bruce Springsteen. The crowd back then got excited and carried away to the extent that they rocked the foundation of the building until it cracked. No injuries or such, but they decided to close the arena for concerts. Nowadays it’s improved and enhanced, and again open for big concerts. Paul McCartney puts on one of those big shows that requires a stadium of this size. The arena is not completely filled despite the big name and a beautiful summer day, but still around 40,000 people have decided to come see the ex-Beatle perform. Three hours after the announced starting time of the concert Paul enters the stage. Performs some of his known songs, some less known songs. Even ... read more