Laura's First Day in Umea

I have joined my new host Maria and her family here in Umea. During our first evening together we attended the equivalent of an indoor block party. First, a small group of her friends joined us at home for wine and appetizers. Then we all rode bicycles to the party (about 15 minutes away). The name of the street is called wolf road and as such the announcer was wearing a wolf costume and his assistants were wearing little red riding hood outfits. I knew right away that this was going to be interesting. The evening was filled with good food, singing, and dancing (a form of the fox trot). I proved yet again that I will not be asked, in any language, to join a chorus or a dance company. Pictures of the event will follow (once I get over the embarassment)