I usually use public transport in Stockholm but today my son-in-law Sam picked me and Tina up in his car. What a treat!As I got out of the car, Sam and Tina presented me with a beautiful bouquet of flowersTina, Sam and me outside the City Hall.In the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Banquet is held each yearCaroline af Ugglas and her large choir sing for usA big day for meThe winner of the 2014 Nelson Mandela prize, Ann-Christine HoltenThe winner of the 2014 Nelson Mandela prize, Ann-Christine Holten, with me and with the Deputy Mayor of Stockholm, Ulla HamiltonWhat it looked like as everyone headed for the coffee and bunsThe Golden Hall – 18 million tiles of genuine gold leaf!The certificate every new citizen receives from the City of Stockholmleft to right: my son in law Sam, me, my stepdaughter Amanda and her wonderful mother Tina who has become one of my most special friends ever
I bought myself a little flag in the gift shop to commemorate the day, and Tina gave me a lovely fridge magnet and bought me a delicious lunch!
Thank you so much to my Swedish family for making my life in Sweden, and my day today, so special.