Swedish Summertime
It’s mid-afternoon and I’m sitting in a park on Djurgarden, one of the many islands of Stockholm. And I’m doing exactly what thousands of people are doing here right now: … Read the rest “Swedish Summertime”
Tag Sverige
For most of my life, I’ve been fascinated by Sweden. It started with ABBA, of course. Then I discovered their approach to how society should operate matches with my mine. Then I visited and discovered the beauty of the place, and the awesome people. Music, literature, film.
Swedish As She Is Spoke
You remember on “The Vicar Of Dibley” there was the older woman who used to always dazzle the town with her culinary delights? She had the skill/habit of combining the … Read the rest “Swedish As She Is Spoke”
Narvik to Kiruna
“No, I’ve got another night in Narvik”, I said to Tor, the owner of the guest-house this morning in response to what I thought was his largely rhetorical question, “So … Read the rest “Narvik to Kiruna”
Summer Night City
To get to the island of Skeppsholmen, you need to cross a small bridge. Once on the other side, you notice instantly how different the mood is from the main … Read the rest “Summer Night City”
The International Language
One of the odd things about staying in a Youth Hostel is the uncertainty of which language to use. Over breakfast this morning, for example, I didn’t know whether to … Read the rest “The International Language”
My First Day
It’s Sunday night at about six o’clock, and to be honest I had no idea what time it was until I switched my computer on. The long days are very … Read the rest “My First Day”