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 […]
DST Starts But Winter Lingers
Although it’s towards the end of March, the start of Daylight Saving Time marks the beginning of Spring for me. Yet, to my surprise, when I glanced out the window this morning, snowflakes were on the ground. Although the snow is lovely, it seems out of place at this time of year. I checked the […]
Happy New Year! First Day of 2023
Wishing everyone a prosperous New Year and may 2023 offer the world the peace and harmony we so much need. Personally, I’m looking forward to having the best of health and to returning to the activities we enjoy, such as travelling and seeing more of the world. Cheers to a new year of adventures and […]
Happy World Book Day!
I learned about World Book Day after my husband, and I have seen the giant book sculpture in Barcelona. We just discovered it while enjoying the view of a round-about fountain changing its colours that made the night beautiful. I think it’s one of the most unusual statues I have ever seen. It’s also interesting […]