Reading in Shinjuku Gyoen

Pingu had a very nice Sunday. It started with a visit to the local onsen (hot springs). Then a trip to Shinjuku. There he bought an interesting book called Tokyo Vice which he started reading while in the nice park called Shinjuku Gyoen. It was warm 12 degrees and sunny today and perfect for relaxing in the park.

Happy birthday cake and cookies for Pinga dad

Pinga's dad had his birthday a couple of days ago but Pingu brought Pinga-made cookies and some other gifts so there was a bit of a party. Pinga sister brought champagne and tasty chocolate cake. Luxury!

Shabu shabu dinner

Pingu was treated to a delicious shabu shabu dinner. Pinga's sister with husband also joined. It was lots of fun! Pingu actually stayed up until 11 and was not that sleepy since he slept very well on the flight.

Onaka filmjölk

Pinga went to a supermarket for a shopping and found this product with a Japanese name. "Onaka" means "stomach" in Japanese. It's a fil (sour milk in English and 発酵乳 in Japanese) with bifidobacterium (ビフィズス菌). Maybe the producer wants to say it's onaka friendly:)

It's 5pm now and very cold. Minus 10 C degrees!

Gyoza lunch

Pingu ate his traditional gyoza lunch at the local Manchu Gyoza restaurant. Looks tasty!

Arrived at Pinga's parents' home

Pingu is on another business trip to Tokyo. He landed this morning at Narita and is now enjoying a warm and sunny afternoon at Pinga's parents.

I'm a model

Don't you think I am good looking? I posed today for Pinga.

Snow chaos again

There is heavy snowfall and wind today in most parts of Sweden. In Lund a lot of snow has fallen and you can hardly see roads or walkways. I don't want to go out.

Gift for the baby

Pinga had a friend over last week and the friend brought a very nice gift for the baby. It is for the baby's bed and looks fun with music and animals.

Spa ritual and dinner

On Sunday Pingu and Pinga relaxed and did a spa ritual which took almost three hours and included Japanese style hot spring and nice saunas. Before going home they had a three course meal at the hotel restaurant. A very nice stay and they would love to come back.

Back at the hotel

Pingu and Pinga came home by bus and then took a drink in the hotel bar which is at the center of the hotel.

Dinner at Grill del mundo

Pingu and Pinga had dinner at Grill del Mundo. They have a very interesting decoration style. Actually styles since every room is in a different style. Pinga had a non-alcoholic frozen mango margarita and Pingu had the strawberry daiquiri.

Enormous cinnamon bun!

Pingu and Pinga visited this café that is famous for their legendary cinnamon buns. Unbelievable size don't you think? Pingu couldn't finish all of it but he made a good try.

Clothes for the baby too

They also checked out some baby clothes and decided to get one overall in this green style.

Maternity clothes

Pinga and Pinga went shopping and Pinga found a very cute maternity friendly skirt.

Gothenburg trams

Pingu and Pinga went into Gothenburg city center during Saturday. They travelled on the famous trams of course.

Lucky, a junior suite

Pingu and Pinga got a junior suite called Lucky. Nice room with good view of the forest.

Pingu's surprise present

Pingu's present for Pinga's borthday was a weekend at Sweden's #1 spa: Sankt Jörgen Park Resort. It is in Gothenburg.

Pinga's big stomach

Hello in there! Pinga's stomach is getting bigger everyday and I wonder who is in there. Is it a boy or a girl?

Happy birthday Pinga!

Many congratulations Pinga on your special day! Pingu had been very quiet and seemed to not have anything prepared for today but that was not correct. Pingu and Pinga will go on a birthday surprise trip this weekend. Pinga will find out more when they get there. Exciting!

Snowing again

It has been snow on the ground for quite a while now but now it started snowing again so there is even more snow everywhere.

Monsters and Moomins

Pinga was out shopping for the baby. She found some cute Moomin plates and this cute glow-in-the-dark baby clothing. The print says it all: "Come to the dark side - we have cookies". Sweet!

New game: Pandemic

Pingu and Pinga visited their friends' newly opened game store in Lund. They decided to get a new game called Pandemic. It is cooperative so you are helping each other and not playing against each other. It is quite good and does not take too long time either.

Penguin party candy!

Pinga was out shopping when she came across these gummies. Penguins! Aren't they cute? They tasted pretty good.

Tasty but expensive bread

Pingu and Pinga went to town and walked around. They went into a new bakery that is very popular. It had a cheese and olive bread. It was really tasty but also extremely expensive. Next time they will probably buy their more normal bread type.

I love ice cream

Pingu and Pinga had some guest this weekend. They had ice cream for dessert and Pingu handed his plate to me after he was done. It is soooo good!

Moomin clothes

Pinga found these cute Moomin kids clothes sold at a store. She was thinking maybe a girl is more fun in terms of outfit.

The curtain bus

Pingu and Pinga had a visitor today. It was Leif with his curtain bus. He came to discuss curtains for three rooms. Pingu and Pinga decided to get them so he will be coming back in a couple of weeks.

Totoro yawn?

Look at me yawn! Don't you think I look like Totoro a bit?

Scotch in a box

Pingu's CDs were all stolen but this box was left behind. Of course I had to try it out.

Huh?

Pingu is still doing his paparazzi thing and here he caught me off guard. Quite strange grimace don't you think?

Brandi in plain sight

Pingu managed to take this photo of my sister Brandi after she came out from her hiding spot.

Crouching Thatcher Hidden Brandi

Pingu and Pinga visited my sister and played board games with her owner. My sister's name is Brandi and was hiding from the dogs, Thatcher and Thelma, on the window sill.

Pumkin

Pinga bought a pumpkin and was planning to eat it steamed. It didn't taste good that way so she made muffins with it instead.

First semla 2010

Pingu bought Pinga a semla. It is a Swedish pastry with cream and almond paste in a bun. Pinga loves it! They are not really in season until February but they have started selling them early.

Bus in trouble

Pingu and Pinga was on their way to Malmö a week or so ago when they drove past this bus. It was broken for some reason and was being towed.

Chocolate Baumkuchen

Baumkuchen is a German sweet but very popular in Japan. As Pinga likes it a lot, Pinga's mom bought it and Pingu brought it back home. Pinga looked very happy opening the box of the baumkuchen after dinner.

Brio Go

Pingu and Pinga has been looking for a good deal on the Brio Go baby car. They finally found it. It was a rebate at a local shop. They will later buy the cot for the baby when it is lying down. They tried to put me in but I panicked and almost ripped Pingu's shirt trying to get away.

Avatar 3D and a quiz winning

Pinga and Pingu just came home from watching Avatar in 3D at the cinemas. They said they liked it. Before the movie started there was a quiz question: "Who directed Slumdog millionaire?". Pingu answered first so he got the DVD. Nice!

I told you!

As I told you Pingu is doing paparazzi and taking embarrassing photos of me. Stop it Pingu!

Paparazzi Pingu

Pingu bought a fancy camera in Tokyo. Since then he has been taking a lot more pictures than normal. It is a bit irritating when I want to rest and he comes and sticks the camera in my face.

Tessan

During the New year's dinner Pingu and Pinga used their new camera and took this cute photo of Tessan. I like the photo but if she was really here I guess I would hiss.

Happy new year!

Pingu and Pinga was invited to New year's dinner at some friends. They had a nice time and the dinner was tasty. They brought champagne but Pinga could not drink it because of the baby so she had some sparkly soft drink instead.