My post-lockdown commute back to work

[Mendip]

This from a guy who has never taken food pics of the local fare be it Europe or LOS and your meals are all basically a variation of the same dreary British cooking. Live by your own words and branch out a bit.

Hah! Sometime I think my irony is wasted!

While I admit to a pea and pie based bias, I do resemble that remark.

Can I direct you Mr Snubs towards...

My post-lockdown commute back to work

My post-lockdown commute back to work

My post-lockdown commute back to work

... all from this very thread!


Not to mention probably the most Thai meal that's ever been posted on TeakDoor!

Dinner

There, I hope to have laid that slander to rest!

[Mendip]

^ Well that was disappointing... took me bladdy ages as well.

However do get just the post number to show in the link?

[Mendip]

I thought that was an obvious option to ask? Get onto it Mendip. Forget the UK.

Mendip
You have probably said already in a previous post why you planned to fly home in February, I think it was so you could go and see your Mum.
But if it were me I get out of Sweden and back to Thailand as soon as you work there is completed. When is that by the way?
Just as others have suggested fly straight back to Thailand.

I would want to get out ASAP because of what's happening in Sweden, UK and Thailand. Thailand had several hundred new cases the other day so they could quiet conceivably close the place up again if it looks like getting a bit out of control.

There was a reason why I decided to fly from the UK, but it was so long ago I can't for the life of me remember now.

I'm thinking it was because I was under the impression you had to apply form your 'residence', or at least country of nationality. But thinking about it, Thai Dhupp did it from the Middle East, so that can't be the case.

I also thought the process was a lot more drawn out and complicated than it's proved to be. It has been remarkably easy.

I'll be finishing up work mid-January... depending on progress. My productivity seems to be slipping after three straight months here. Also, these threads don't just write themselves...

It would be nice to see my mum... she'll be spending Christmas pretty well alone and not for the first time I'm divided between loyalties for two families so far apart. But all said and done, my daughter has to be priority. Her screen time has gone through the roof... not her fault of course but it needs sorting out, amongst other things.

I'll pen an inquiry letter to the Thai Embassy in London later to see what's what.

I know one thing for sure... once I do eventually get back home I'll not be leaving again for work or pleasure until travel is back to normal. I'm not gonna be away from home for six months again.

[bsnub]

There, I hope to have laid that slander to rest!

However do get just the post number to show in the link?

I can see the posts and will admit that I either missed or forgot about those posts. But some context is needed as it is still a very small percentage of your food posts.

I still think you need to head out for that Xmas smorgasbord.

[Mendip]

But some context is needed as it is still a very small percentage of your food posts.

^ Are you saying you want to see a few more pie and beans pics?

[Saint Willy]

Damm, I need to know, and demand why Anna Nyström doesn't have her Port and Starboard indicators visible!

Attachment 62067

huh?




Sorry, what was the question again?

[Saint Willy]

^ Well that was disappointing... took me bladdy ages as well.

However do get just the post number to show in the link?

click on that number in the top right of the very post. This one is 1327. It will open a new page, with that post at top.

like here.

https://teakdoor.com/travel-the-worl...ml#post4199198


or type the link and then add #post4199198 after the html post.

[David48atTD]

Mendip ... you are in Gothenburg, no?

[bsnub]

Are you saying you want to see a few more pie and beans pics?

Less of those and more of you eating the food from the country you are in hence the suggestion of the smorgasbord.

[Mendip]

^^ Yes, until around early/mid January...

[David48atTD]

Gothenburg: Art By The River



Another city in the South, Gothenburg has it all – history, culture, beautiful architecture and even more beautiful Swedish women. Make sure to bring your new boo to one of the art galleries or extravagant events.

There is always something happening in Gothenburg, yet the city manages to retain its’ chilled out atmosphere. Locals love to mingle with tourists and are even more open than most Swedes (which are already super fun people).

For a charming and quirky stroll, head to the Haga district, one of the oldest neighborhoods and a cult hippie hangout spot from the 60s/70s. The mix of cobbled streets, artsy shops, galleries, and cafés plus some seriously trendy restaurants.

Check out the Hemma Hos, a relaxed bar and dinner that serves the best of Swedish comfort food.
The Nefertiti Jazz Club (a.k.a. the one and only real jazz club in town) is the cozy, dim-lighted jazz and blues bar to bring your date next.
There are often live performances and the drinks are excellent, too.

For something a bit louder with a very young crowd, try Gretas (although it can get very busy on some nights) or to Bee Kitchen & Bar. The latter is a party hard dance spot at night but also a surprisingly great restaurant by day.


Cities To Meet Beautiful Swedish Women (Besides Stockholm) - Live Scandinavia

[Mendip]

^ Ummm... everything's shut because of Covid.

And it's the winter, so it's cold, wet and dark.

And I'm working 11 hours a day!

But in better times it would be a lovely place to visit!




Sweden has now also banned incoming passengers for the UK.

There is a direct BA light GOT-LHR but now I don't know how easy it will be to even get back to the UK. Maybe there will still be limited incoming flights for cargo that will take passengers back?

There doesn't seem too much point in panicking as there's nothing I can do about it and the situation is changing so fast.

I just need to explore all possibilities in the meantime.

[David48atTD]

^^ Read about ... Jokkmokk: Northern Lights And Northern Beauties

I went hiking there in the Summer ... amazing place

Walked Kvikkjokk -> Jokkmokk

[David48atTD]

[Headworx]

^Would. Smash.

[Saint Willy]

There doesn't seem too much point in panicking as there's nothing I can do about it and the situation is changing so fast.

On a serious note, get the fuck out of there now, would be my advice. Before Thailand closes it's borders, or bans Swedes or UK travelers, for the very reason that everything is changing fast!

[OhOh]

^
From the AITA Travel Centre page:

http://https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php

The Thailand pop-up text, once you have clicked on Thailand from their global map has apparently been clarified/updated slightly again.

"Clause 3.

Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Corona virus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result issued at most 76 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English.

This does not apply to nationals of Thailand."

Clarifying the time window between certificate issue and departure.

One presumes the medical certificate is available in English from a Swedish doctor in Gothenburg?

A copy of the full IATA document printed on the departure day, maybe useful.

[Mendip]

^ I'm starting my investigations.

I have a feeling a Covid test will be easier to get here than in the UK. And most of the Swedes speak better English than you find in the UK as well.

[Joe 90]

And most of the Swedes speak better English than you find in the UK as well.

There's an element of truth to that statement.

If was in your shoes, I'd give the UK a wide berth and get back to your daughter and dogs.

You can always visit your mum without risk in 7 months when you go back to work and everyone has had the vaccine.

[David48atTD]

If was in your shoes, I'd give the UK a wide berth and get back to your daughter and dogs.

You can always visit your mum without risk in 7 months when you go back to work and everyone has had the vaccine.

^ This ...

England is fast becoming a Hotel California

England ... You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave"

[CalEden]

^ This ...

England is fast becoming a Hotel California

England ... You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave"

Get out as fast as you can! Things will not get any better in Reindeerland until the spring thaw. When people can get outside in the sun.

Don't go unless you enjoy updating this thread until maybe April. Although last years shut downs began in March!

[TheMadBaron]

England is fast becoming a Hotel California

Kinda like a Hotel California, but with rationing. In the HC, you can probably still get a slice of lemon with your drink....

Tesco puts buying caps on several products

[Mendip]

I sent an email to the Thai embassy in London today inquiring about the possibility of changing the country I fly from than that listed on my CoE. As is usual I had a very quick response... giving me a different email address used for complicated cases. We shall see. It is staring to make more and more sense to avoid the UK altogether if possible.

In the meantime I have my first ever Swedish Christmas to prepare for. There's a big Co-op three or four kilometres down the road so I took a walk tonight...

The Swedes are quite tasteful with their Christmas decorations. I didn't see a single inflatable santa.







One thing I've noticed is that no-one draws their curtains in Sweden. I don't know what happens if you fancy a bit of hanky panky with the missus in front of the telly.



As usual, there were a load of these trams around of course... they all seem to be Number 11 around here. They were all pretty well empty as well... it's not only me who has a dislike if the bladdy things.



And the haul... I'm all set for Christmas now apart from the stuff I forgot. All this was around 45 quid, not bad for Scandinavia.

There were either tiny little chickens or big turkeys but nothing in between. Two chickens seemed to be the way to go.

Despite everything I'm quite looking forward to Christmas now!



But here's a danger of shopping abroad. I thought I'd struck gold at the deli counter and found pork pies.

A bit of investigation revealed they were goat cheese and beetroot pies. I know I've come under some criticism for my views on local food... but FFS...

[TheMadBaron]

One thing I've noticed is that no-one draws their curtains in Sweden. I don't know what happens if you fancy a bit of hanky panky with the missus in front of the telly.

If you fancy a bit of hanky panky in front of the telly, you have a bit of hanky panky in front of the telly. From across the street, your neighbour sees you, your telly, your missus, her front bottom, your hairy bobbing man ass and all, and he thinks,

"I saw that episode. Ja. Det var a good episode."

[helge]

"I saw that episode. Ja. Det var a good episode."

Yeah, sex is much like re-runs

(you should be able to fast forward all that foreplay though)