A Place Like This

The Art of Coffee

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Valarie Budayr
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Sweden 2009 064 Greetings friends. Sorry to leave you for a few days without a blog-post. I'm in Sweden ,and the last four days have been a whirlwind. Aside from some serious jet lag, I've been spending most of my time catching up with friends. Here in Sweden we have great tradition called a Fika. This is a nice little word which means coffee break. At least once a day, sometimes twice, I meet with friends to share a fantastic cup of coffee and some sweets.

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I had such an occasion with my friends the Svangrens, as we visited this beautiful manor house to taken in one of the best Fika's around. I now invite all of you to embrace this tradition.

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 I want you to stop what you are doing, grab a friend, sit down, have a cup of something and catch up on all of your doings.

I'll be back soon with some more visions of Sweden. Until then, take care.

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5 responses to “The Art of Coffee”

  1. Laurie Avatar
    Laurie

    Beautiful, just beautiful! Wish I was there with you! Looks a lot like the Latvian and other places in Europe. Those pastries look delicious!

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  2. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Gorgeous pics, and um, I really wanted to reach through the computer to take a taste 🙂
    I think that I shall grab my cup of coffee, call my best friend and sink in for some rest. Thanks for sharing

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  3. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Miss you Laurie! I wish you were here with me too. Those pastries were delicious. Be home soon.

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  4. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Hi Heather. with the way technology is going I think you shall soon be able to have a fika with me by reaching through the screen. Until that time I’m so glad you are sharing a cup of coffee with a friend. Take Care.

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  5. willy Avatar
    willy

    Hey Valarie I like your blog very much. I only have read a vew stories. We did visit Sweden 4 times for a holiday. Last year we visit Taxinge Castle. We enjoy our stay. The Kakbord was great. http://tjorven.web-log.nl/willy/2009/08/prinsessentaart.html
    You can find more Sweden here: http://tjorven.web-log.nl/willy/vakantie/index.html
    Best regards Willy from the Netherlands

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