Stockholm Syndrome? Not yet.

First impression of Stockholm: Expensive. Crowded. Unfriendly to tourists (in terms of public services, not people).

( Whining. )

The only saving grace is that I asked for directions from a policeman who looked like a somewhat weathered version of Benedict Cumberbatch a la his Van Gogh impression. I was all but mesmerized for all that 10 seconds conversation. Alas. Alas.