Swimming at Aq-Va-Kul

Well, on Wednesday, life somewhat returned to normal (?) as John went to work and I went to the pool. 
The swimming complex here in Malmo is named the Aq-Va-Kul.  It is apparently a play on words for "Oh! How fun!" It has (8) 50 meter swim lanes.  I was able to buy a discounted pass that allows me to swim M-F 9 am to 2 pm which works out well as that is when I swim anyway.   There are a few differences from the N.O, pool though.  First of all - sadly - I did not see my dear N.O. friends there. (Pause to reminisce ...). Another significant difference may be, and I am not sure, but it is possible that women may be allowed to swim topless at the pool.  I was told by someone at the relocation office that swimsuits are required in city pools,  but I just read an Internet article stating that several years ago some feminists fought against being required to wear bathing suit tops since men didn't have to. Yeah - anyway... let's hope for the best.
On the upside: the tile floor in the pool area is heated, the shower and locker facilities are very nice, and - of course - there is a sauna.  This is Sweden after all.
Actually there is also a very elaborate water park and a Turkish bath that is segregated into male and female.  But, boring though it may be,  I just go to the lap pool and swim back and forth.. and back and forth... and... well, you get it.