A Place Like This

Tag: Sweden

  • Relic in the Forest

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    Valarie Budayr
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    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 the boy could think about were the ruins at Elinghem and how he had to…

  • Two Wheels and Me

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    Valarie Budayr
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    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 hair and the breath of the sea on my face. This summer has seen it's…

  • Caught on a Gray Day

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Though most of our days have been sunny in Sweden there were a few gray ones, even pouring with rain sorts of days.  On this particular day,…… I walked across the courtyard of The Royal Palace in Stockholm to take a photo of the clock tower and the sky.  When I turned around I noticed…

  • Land of the Midnight Sun

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    Valarie Budayr
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    It's that time of year when we make our annual pilgrimage to the wonderful country of Sweden. Before heading to our magical island of Gotland, we're spending a few days in Stockholm. One can't really understand the concept of "The Midnight Sun" unless you have experienced it for oneself. This is 10'oclock at night. The…

  • Happy St. Lucia Day

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Today a lovely maident with a crown of candles in her hair brings light, song, and sweets during the darkest time of the year. We are celebrating with our Rhythm of the Home family today. Please come and join us. photo from Image Swedebank

  • Weekending

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    Valarie Budayr
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    This weekend gave the gift of getting away. Before leaving however, I noticed a new fairy family moved into the neighborhood. I wonder who they could be? A very rare and special occasion lend-ed itself to my best Swedish buddy Jenny and I as we headed up to our little mountain cabin aka "The Stuga",…

  • Happy St. Lucia

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    Valarie Budayr
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    Ah it's so good to be back. My computer was broken all of last week and I really missed this space and all of you. Be sure I will come around visiting today.  First things first, however.  Last night we lit the advent star knowing that today is St. Lucia. St. Lucia in Sweden is…

  • We’re Back !……….with Horses

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    Valarie Budayr
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    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 connections were there but my laptop didn't recognize them and hence the lack of blogging.…

  • Sommarlov

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    Valarie Budayr
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      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 I have headed to Gotland where we will visit family, stay at a horse farm…

  • Valborg Bonfires

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    Valarie Budayr
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    On Friday I posted a lovely family photo of our Valborg bonfire. In the comments section Kate wrote,"Glad Valborg! Må så gott. Kram." Which means,"Happy Valborg! Be Well or Take care of yourself! Hugs." This left many wondering what is Valborg and what is their funny Swedish American friend doing now? Lit bonfires mark the…