I remember many years ago that schools and offices were closed on Walpurgis Eve. But that has changed. I don’t know when, but I do recall we’ve had to work on this day for a long period of time now. Walpurgis Eve is celebrated on 30 April here in Sweden and it’s the day before […]
This Lone Cherry Blossom Tree
The month of April has been synonymous with Cherry Blossom. It is the prime time to experience Cherry Blossom Festivals or viewing season. While each location and year may have a different peak time, April usually provides plenty of opportunities to see these breathtaking blooms. I saw this lone cherry blossom tree in a nearby […]
Summer Road Trip 2024
We didn’t have any plans for a summer vacation, but rather a weekend trip somewhere in the countryside. But this year’s summer weather has been unsteady. One day it’s hot, and the next day it rains. Leif has said before that he wanted us to drive through Germany. So we did. After three years of […]
A World Heritage Site Rest Stop
This is one place that we did not know existed. We drove to Bohuslän, Sweden’s westernmost landscape, one fine day, and we stopped for a short break from driving in this place. The sign by the road was interesting enough to have a leg stretch around the area. Welcome to the Tanum World Heritage Site. […]
