New Year's celebration

We celebrated the end of the old, and start of the new year in Uppsala. See the pictures (click the title).

Kung Björn-loppet

Today Paul ran the Kung Björn race in Hågadalen - a very genuine running event organized by Uppsala running club. The race had around 350 participants, the weather was fantastic, and Paul finished the 10km in 51:30 mins.

Elena's motorcycle drivning license

Today, Elena passed the motorcycle driving license test. Congratulations!!!

Anders' promotion dinner

Yesterday, we had a very nice evening at 2008 years edition of the Uppsala university promotion dinner at Uppsala castle. The dinner was the end of the long promotion ceremony day. One of the many ph.d. that was promoted was Anders Hessel (Paul's former ph.d. student) who defended his thesis in 2007. At the castle we had a three course dinner, many nice speeches, and dancing.

Bandy Final

Today, we watched the Swedish bandy champinonship final, which takes places yearly in Uppsala. As usual, it was a big party with entertining bandy and over 15 goals. As usual, Edsbyn won the final!