Since I changed timezones a week and a half ago it's been like my life has gone up a gear or two. It's a good thing overall, but, as with all change, has taken a while to get used to and make sense of.

I've just moved in with Peter and Ellen, who have just got married (see flickr for evidence). Their wedding was lovely, helped largely by their decision to rent a large house where their family and friends could stay the night before, and night after the event.

The ceremony itself was held in a beautiful 18th century Lutheran chapel, in the middle of the Skåne countryside. It began with an amazing composition on saxophone by Andreas, which set the tone for the musical expressions that followed. I missed most of the formalities because I was taking photos and therefore didn't have translation.

Afterwards we headed to Tomtelund (santa wood) for a wonderful meal interspersed with speeches and my new favourite Swedish tradition - whenever people tap their cutlery against their wine glasses the couple had to kiss! There was also song that the band played, everyone accompanying, as the bride and groom lit their candles, then lit the candles of their neighbours, until everyone was holding a glowing candle which they then passed back to the couple (photos to follow). Later we had dancing (live band and dancing with partners).

All in all a lovely day.

Word of the Day: Skumpa (a slang word for Champaigne)