Our flight from Toronto was fine but Icelandic Air is like all other airlines and now only provides the bare essentials to economy passengers. Last time we flew Economy-Comfort and had a very different experience. The difference in the cost for each type of ticket was more expensive than 2011 and I refused to pay the difference knowing that the costs within each city we were visiting was going to be expensive. Our Economy Comfort seats in 2011 provided us with a private lounge between flights and that was missed by us as well. Washrooms were not readily available at the airport and usually only 1-2 stalls were within each bathroom cluster. Seating at the airport was limited as well and at least 50% of the people on our second flight had nowhere to sit while waiting for our plane. It surprised us as Toronto Pearson and many other International Airports have ample seating for their many passengers. Thomas always wants to fly and sit in Business Class but it is never going to happen as it is too expensive. We have heard that Emirates provides quality flights and service and I hope to fly with the in the future.
Once at Arlanda Airport we took the bus to the city of Stockholm and then took the SJ train to Eskilstuna to meet our friend, Nancy. She was waiting for us at the train station when we arrived and guided us back to her apartment. Once at her place we decided to stay at home for dinner where she cooked chicken curry with rice which was excellent. After dinner Nancy took us on a tour around the town and it was evident that Eskilstuna is a city with lots to offer. Being exhausted from our flights as well as from our last week supporting mom and her funeral, we went to bed after our tour hoping that our jet lag would disappear by morning. The skies are never dark in Sweden and the sunrises at 4 AM, that impacted our ability to sleep as you never feel like it is bedtime. We are happy to be here and will certainly tolerate the feeling of being exhausted. It is part of travelling and I welcome the discomfort!
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