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The journey concluded with a flight to Sweden, where they encountered heightened passport controls—a rare occurrence for flights between EU members due to pandemic-related restrictions. Arriving in Sweden, the atmosphere shifted; while masks were no longer commonplace, the traveler noted a general compliance with social distancing and hygiene norms among the public.
Despite some reservations about Sweden's more relaxed stance regarding COVID-19, observations indicated a strong undercurrent of public responsibility. The traveler felt a sense of safety in the sparsely populated northern regions of Sweden, where they intended to unwind for the summer.