Surströmming is not Paul McCartney Playing The Guitar

Surstömming (pronounced a bit like sir strumming) is a Swedish speciality - fermented fish.

Last night we took our chances and gave it a go despite being asked by the Swedes whether we had deathwishes. Surströmming needs to be opened outside its stench is so putrid - it's a bit like rotten oysters meets bluevein cheese meets Boss Hogg's underpants after 6 days straight of wearing them. Graphic yes, but it's the only way I could convey the visceral experience!

Anyway, it tastes ...interesting...we're still here to tell the tale.

But before you ask, unfortunately we can't bring any back into Australia with us because of the danger of a can exploding in the cargo hold during our flight. I'm sure you're all very disappointed back home...