In case you are starting to think that we don’t like it here, here are some small good things about our new environment.

1. Fresh milk is really cheap. The kids drink 1.5 litres everyday and that cost about 10 Kroner (SGD $2).

2. Great supermarkets. I guess most people entertain and eat at home and so their supermarkets are mega with fantastic produce and great prices too.

3. The insects have no chance to survive in this harsh climate. I haven’t seen an ant for more than 3 months.

4. People here are friendly. They are generally polite and willing to help out.

5. They are forgiving. Jonathan can be clumsy at times and he sometimes bump into other people. They do not ‘tsk’ at him as much.

6. School is free here and the children like their childcare. They go to forests, learn about nature, theaters and are out in the playground rain, snow or shine most of the time.

7. Despite the cold environment, the four seasons are very different and beautiful in their own way.

8. Ice water on tap!

9. I like how the Swedes show respect for different cultures. They will organise an interpreter if you go for a meeting and cannot speak swedish. Even though they can speak in English.

10. H&M