Arrived in Stockholm a few hours ago. It’s my second proper time in the city and third visit to Sweden, though it’s been about six years. I’m here for a water conference, and suitably it was raining so hard, the pilot had to abort his first attempt at landing because of visibility problems. The city is much as I remember it – the footwear stands out – Swedish men in sports trainers, the women in boots. There are a surprising number of sushi restaurants – I guess that despite the distance from Japan there’s a common affinity for raw fish that brings the two cultures together. The city is smart – beautiful over a considerable distance from the city centre. It would seem to be a pleasant place to live – folks seem stylish and sporty – but I hear the weather, winter darkness, income taxes and living expenses are a turn-off.