My last night in Umeå

The end is near for my time in Sweden. Tonight is my last night in Umeå. I've already said goodbye to most people and we've already lost Lauren who left a little more than an hour ago. It's quite sad, though on the bright side, most of my best friends from here are within a day's drive. I'll see Hannah in England in less than a month, and Hugh will be touring the States next winter with a two week stay in the midwest (including Madison). All in all, it's been one hell of a semester and I've loved every minute of it.

I haven't quite finished packing (or cleaning for that matter) which isn't great considering that I leave on a train heading north tomorrow morning at 8:50am. However, that will be well after Matt, Kari, and Tiana (who is going to get an ass kicking) arrive at 6:05am. The ass kicking will be due to Tiana forgetting where to get off the bus. Instead of going to Alidhem Centrum (100 meters from my door) they are getting off at the downtown bus station (4000 meters from my door). Also, the local buses don't run that early thus I will have to walk down at 5:30am. Not so bad, except that the bus they are on comes right to me, we have to catch the last train to Abisko at 8:40am, and in the meantime get food and supplies as well as come all the way back to Alidhem to drop off extra gear. Oooh she's gonna get it.

The last few weeks have been pretty laid back. My last class ended a few days ago (with an oral final, no less) and in the meantime there have been hikes around the lake, games of ultimate frisbee, catching up on tv shows, and of course, nights out. Now that everyone is leaving, including me, I don't know what to do. The next month is going to be nothing but non-stop traveling and sightseeing. As much as I'm looking forward to it, I'm ready to head back home. I'm really starting to miss the nights on the terrace, Hoofer trips, sailing socials, the lake at grandma's, and most of all my many awesome friends. Oh well, plenty of time for that when I get back sometime late June/early July. Pictures and stuff from the last few weeks will come up soon.