Gotland
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Relic in the Forest
The last time "O" and I went to Sweden we happened upon a 12th century gothic cathedral ruin by the side of the road. Surrounded by partial ancient walls, this lovely structure is surrounded by trees and flowering meadows. All… Continue reading
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Two Wheels and Me
There is something you do not know about me but I'm about ready to share. I love to ride my bicycle. Not to race, nor to go quickly, or far but just to ride and feel the wind in my… Continue reading
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Among the Stones
High on the cliffs above the sea, We walk among these ancients stones which use to be the cliffs themselves. My family and I climb them, play hide and seek among them, and enjoy the view. Shared moments like these… Continue reading
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Poppies, Poppies, Everywhere
With the Baltic Sea behind me, I faced the most glorious field of red poppies that I had ever seen. I just had to go run through this field. Ever present in the back of mind was that scene from… Continue reading
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We’re Back !……….with Horses
Hi everybody. We have finally returned from the great adventure called "Our Vacation". We had a wonderful time with many stories and tales to share. I had a problem that I hadn't anticipated, and that was zero internet connection. The… Continue reading
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Sommarlov
Every summer, around midsummer time, Swedes head to their summer houses for a month or more of just pure vacation with family and friends. I've decided to do the same this year and so my little man "O" and… Continue reading
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The Last Day in Sweden
Though it will be hard to say good-bye, it's time to go. I couldn't leave, however, without one last little celebration. An evening at one of my favorite restaurants in Visby, Isola Bella. The best Italian food outside of Italy.… Continue reading
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Visby,the city of Roses and Ruins
I've been blogging for the past couple of weeks from Sweden but more importantly from my family hometown of Visby Gotland. With all of these posts I haven't told you much about Visby so today I thought we would have… Continue reading
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The Yellow House Cafe
It is fairly well known that I love coffee. There isn't a day without a cup or two of the liquid elixir. Gula Huset (The yellow house) is one of the nicest secret treasures of Visby. Open only on saturday and… Continue reading
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To the Wall !
There are just a couple more days left on blogging from Sweden. So with time at a minimum I thought it was high time I did something I've always wanted to do……and that would be to climb "the wall" which… Continue reading
A Place Like This 