januari 19, 2010

Cost of living

We drove to the US Embassy in Stockholm today to prove to the government that Max exists, at a cost of 1200 SEK ($170). The line to get in starts outside--what is that about? But after 5 hours in the car each way (with Max asleep almost the whole way), our appointment lasted a smooth 15 minutes.

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The whole trip was a smashing success, except for one part. How come Leo, Max and I can spend Tuesday through Saturday at the hospital with all of my meals and snacks and much of Leo's food included for a grand total of 340 SEK (about $34), but driving 43 kph in a 30 kph zone (that is only 8 miles per hour over) in front of a school in the heart of Stockholm with no kids in sight gets you a 2400 SEK (about $340) fine?! Ouch.

Posted by ali at januari 19, 2010 01:12 EM
Comments

They have to offset the costs somehow.

Posted by: Tia at januari 19, 2010 09:34 EM

And you can´t even go to court with the ticket...

Posted by: Frida at januari 19, 2010 11:39 EM

Maybe they doubled it for foreigners?

Posted by: Katrina at januari 20, 2010 08:23 FM

Mmmmmmmm. No comment, except that 1.)maybe Volvo increased the horsepower on your new car by 43% (43/30) and you weren't used to it, and 2.)"Ufda!"

Posted by: Dad at januari 21, 2010 12:50 EM