Thursday Thoughts

For almost a week now we have had extremely hot weather in the south of Sweden. And we know that last year was the hottest ever here – and on Earth.

Of course this gives us wonderful mornings – and evenings. Something to be grateful for.

But, northeners are not made for this. Our bodies protest. The evening walk with my dog cannot start until 7.30 p.m. He is not well prepared for the heat either (he did not come with a zipper…) – 33.5 C yesterday.

This is the end of May and the beginning of June. If we ever have those high temperatures, then it might happen some day in July or August.

It is beautiful, it is a wonderful evening by the sea, but it feels neither real nor all right.

Today we are having the biggest migration of people – ever – in Europe, and what will these climate changes bring? Yes, even more migration…people trying to save what is left of their lives and trying to get a new start, a new life, somewhere else. Some islands have already disappeared.

This is only the beginning of the end.

As always, click the pictures to enlarge –  sometimes you have to click twice.

Thursday Thoughts

Do you want to feel safe? Are you in some kind of danger? If you want to live a good life, you might have to blend in. At least sometimes.

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WPC: Jubilant

 

I don’t know anything more jubilant than students storming out in real life,  celebrating their achievements and their last minutes in highschool –

 

– and then freeeeeeedom!

 

SL-WEEK: Reflection

 

For Sylvain Landry – Reflection. I love the way the world changes in reflections. In the header, a photo from somewhere in China, where many separate worlds are revealed …and the second photo is from my forest at home. My world.

Bäcken lever. The brook comes alive when the ice is gone.

Bäcken lever. The brook comes alive when the ice is gone.

 

Travel theme: Breathe

Ailsa’s Travel theme this week is about taking it easy – and breathe. Nature is the place to be…and that almost says it all for me.

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Autumnal crisp air, walking with my dogs and my children – Breathing. In the header, the Swedish lakes and faraway mountains of Lapland.

Thursday Thoughts – Why I Love…This

Is it because of…

 

…or because of

 

 

or maybe because of…

my longing for a Knight in Shining Armour…

or at least a handsome knight… in any armour!

 

It might also be for the fair ladies and a love of horses…

…or for the spectacular jousting  – and its Swedish Champions!

I do believe my love for this consists of all these things…and then, nothing beats the Hovdala Castle …

and its surroundings.