Colors looked different and my depth perception was somewhat altered. In general, Sweden is an interesting place. While it doesn't quite have all the charm of other European countries, it also doesn't appear to have their poverty and civil strife. In any event, Sweden is about the size of California with only a fraction of the Golden State's population. Consequently, there's plenty of room and lots of open space.
Swedes appear to be fluent in English and seem to be happy to speak it.
There are McDonald's restaurants everywhere and the big chain of highway rest-stop restaurants is called Route 66. You'll also find the best ice cream you've ever tasted at every turn, but the amazing thing is that Swedes all look so fit and trim. Gustafsberg is northern Europe's oldest seaside resort. It is both charming and clean. On the return trip, Carey and I got a little lost - I was driving.