Don’t Mention The War
This morning at breakfast, our proud host, Tor, shared a fascinating historical tidbit: ‘The king of Norway once sat at this table,’ he declared, pointing to the centerpiece of our … Read the rest “Don’t Mention The War”
My Blogs
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
Polar Circle
It’s about one o’clock in the morning and it’s light outside. Although I know the sun is out there somewhere, I can’t actually see it, due to the fog which … Read the rest “Polar Circle”
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”
Stockholm – I’ve Arrived
When I first mentioned to people at work I was coming to Sweden most of them instantly dismissed it as “the big ABBA trip”. A lot of ABBA fans did … Read the rest “Stockholm – I’ve Arrived”