1st morning in Vasteras

So I had 2 attend classes the very next day, and out I went into the city, boarding 2 buses and arriving exactly at the university.

All this without knowing a bit abt the city. I did come to realise that the ppl here are very friendly and speak good engish.

But it was pretty chilly, arnd 17 degrees.

Anyways attended some classes, got my self registered, and strolled through the university.

Next I proceeded to the city center, coming to know that the city is not huge, and can be covered easily.

Going back home, I was shocked to see that the sun only sets @ 10 in the night, which was both amusing to see and also difficult to sleep.

Frankfurt-Stockholm-Vasteras

So due to our flight arriving after our scheduled flight to Stockholm took off, we were given an alliance partner flight.

And boy did that flight suck, it was a low cost international flight, meaning I experienced costly Swedish prices even before I put foot in Sweden.

By the way Frankfurt airport was big, but no so tidy.

Anyways, reaching Stockholm, we got an immediate connecting bus to Vasteras.

It was a pleasant ride in a Mercedes Benz bus, with a magnificent view of Sweden's grasslands and farms.

Upon arrival in Vasteras, we were lucky to find a Desi guy( our ppl are everywhere :), who helped us find the place where we needed to collect our apartment keys.

After that, we took a very very expensive taxi ride that finally got us to our apartments.

Entering the building, I got acquainted with a friendly neighbour on my floor, who helped me with the ways and rules of the apartment in the next few days.

So got refreshed soon, had a pizza from a nearby pizzeria and sleep!!

25th Aug- Flyday

25th Aug, I went to TCS Hyd and am shocked to know, due to unavailability of tickets, I have 2 fly from Blore.

I was so panicky, it was good that Sandy was with me, he helped me to relax and arranged for some last minute stuff.

So I went home, asked Santu to come over and help me with last minute shopping and within the hour by 5pm left home for the airport.

Sad thing is cudnt even properly say bye to mom and sis, and other friends and famlily staying nearby.

Anyways, Pilot and Santu saw me off at the airport, and off I flew to Blore.

I earlier managed to call Gagan in Blore to come see me at the airport, and so he turned up with Raj and Rohan, who made my halt there pretty memorable.

So I finally checked in , cleared immigration and security and finally boarded the plane @ 2 AM by which time, I was thoroughly exhausted.

So I go in and to my shock, I get a seat which is totally unsuitable for me to sleep, as it has very less leg room.

I wriggled around and finally managed to doze off for a while, after which the captain announces the flight might be slightly delayed due to a technical problem,say 30 mins.

However after 3 hrs of trying, the flight is cancelled, and to cut a long story short, me and my colleagues flying with me are given 5 star accomodation and a flight for the next day.

So I do the best thing I know, sleep all day and refresh myself in the evening and off I flew to Frankfurt from Blore...

I really felt sorry for my other 2 friends, who were boarding an international flight for the 1st time and it got cancelled :P