Blogs from Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden, Europe - page 10

Hello All I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer. We are still enjoying Sweden and even have had some hot days. We intend to go about our adventures in 10 or so days. Our days are so full of friends and family that we are having a hard time getting on the road. This is a good problem to have - everyone is so great to be around. We went to a Skane (Southern Sweden) Folk Music Festival on Saturday. It was a great way to see the traditions of the area. Fortunate for us, Jan's friend was in charge so we got the Royal Treatment. The day started in a beautiful church very full of people. We listened to Old and New Swedish Folk Music. They sang songs about the summer, love, ... read more

We just celebrated the Swedish Midsommer. They celebrate the longest day of the year in full fashion. The nearest Friday to Summer Solstice is a Holiday and most people have a three day weekend. The celebrating starts on Thursday after work. There is lots of May Poles and Flower wreaths. Lots of eating and drinking happens the whole weekend. We had a great time. We started by going to a castle and celebrated with a full crowd of people wearing flower crowns and dancing around the May pole. There were traditional singers and dancers as well. Next we spent the weekend with Jan's friends on their farm. We made our own May Pole and sang and danced around it. We had a traditional dinner of Herring (Sil) and new potatoes. We drank lots of Schnapps- Skull ... read more

Nach einer wunderschönen Woche mit Opa und Oma müssen die beiden leider wieder nach Hause. Ich freue mich schon aufs nächste Wiedersehen im Juli. Da fahre ich dann auch zum ersten Mal nach Deutschland. After a wonderful week with my grandparents, they have to drive home again. I am looking forward to seeing them again in July. Then I will go on my first trip to Germany.... read more

I got the external hard drive to work so we are back in business with picture downloading. These pictures are of the new van. Her name is Blaa Bettan (translated means Blue Betty). She needs a good wax job and a little TLC but she has all we need. I have been nesting and getting ready for our next adventure. She even came with a tent that attaches to the side to make another room. Jan can even stand up straight and lay straight in the bed. It was hard to find a camper van that has a bed long enough for Jan. We are very happy to find her. We got her for a good price and hopefully will not have a problem reselling her. ... read more

I am going to post the pictures from graduation. Jan's niece Angelica graduated from High School last Friday. Swedish High School is like graduating with a two year college degree. Once they have finished 8th grade (age 16) they are able to choose a field of study and go to that specific school. They are then linked with other students that are studying the same subject and they are put into a three year program and they graduate with a certificate in that study. It really is a great way to learn skills to use in the work force right away. Only some professions require more schooling. Angelica studied Social Services and is now looking for a job. She will work with children in the system. The day of graduation it rained 2.5 inches in 24 ... read more