by Alice | Aug 7, 2024 | General
August 7 A lazy Swedish summer Blue sky with white clouds, 23 degrees, a chair in the shade under the fully loaded apple tree. Something like that. Is there anything else to wish for? Oh yes, a large lake nearby with swimming spots. And forests with enough shade for...
by Alice | Jun 10, 2024 | General
Midsommar Midsummer is a special moment in Swedish culture. It is celebrated extensively, and that’s not surprising. It has everything to do with Swedish Náture. In this blog, I will not delve into how Swedes celebrate “Midsommar”, as there is plenty of information...
by Alice | May 25, 2024 | General
Trees Are trees for nature or for logging? That is the big question here. Vast forests are everywhere in Sweden. But is that really nature? Yes and no. The first thing you notice is that almost all the trees are young. Truly old trees can only be found in city parks...
by Alice | May 11, 2024 | General
Swedish people Viewed through non-swedish eyes, Swedish people in the countryside, compared to people in other western countries, are friendlier, softer, more helpful, and more social. Also more cautious and traditional. That softness and friendliness make the culture...
by Alice | May 11, 2024 | General
April 26 On the road, a confused young moose is wondering whether it’s spring or winter. And perhaps where his mother is. I manage to capture him in a photo and even on video, until he sees me and with his long legs, he ambles into the forest. Hopefully in the...
by Alice | May 11, 2024 | General
Godis in the yellow house In 2011 we bought the yellow house, our holiday home. We went there no less than seven times a year, and each time we didn’t want to leave. When we could retire in 2015, we were lucky that the house opposite came up for sale, the...
