Blogs from Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Europe - page 8

Gut ausgeschlafen fahren wir erst am Nachmittag vom Campingplatz weg, da das Regenwetter nicht gerade energetisierend wirkt. Unser Ziel ist „noch immer“ Tanumshede (d.h. weitere 2 Stunden Fahrt). Trotz Regenwetter beschließen wir den Dom in Skara anzusehen – wenn wir schon einmal hier sind. Vorher gönnen wir uns einen gesunden Snack: Cheesburger hoch Drei beim Mäcci; aber bitte ohne Gurkerl – was heißt Essiggurkerl auf Schwedisch? Wozu Englisch wenn’s so leicht geht: „gurka“! Sonnenstrahlen und ein ansprechender Dom heitern unsere Stimmung weiter auf. Weiter geht es Richtung Schloss Läckö am Vänernsee; doch vorher bitte noch ein Bountyeis; korrekt beim Mäcci. Ich fahre heute den zweiten Tag mit dem gemütlichen Gefährt und lasse mich nicht aus der Ruhe bringen – weder von in meinen Weg springenden Schildern, noch von ganz atypisch unrelaxten schwedischen Autofahrern – vielleicht hat ... read more

We are staying in a huge accommodation complex of owner occupier apartments. Masthugget is its name and around 6000 people live here in well spaced out multi-storey blocks separated by gardens, kids play areas, child care centres, and open spaces. Raymond and My are about 200 metres away from Lyn and my digs and we trundle up to their place for breakfasts. Gavin and Heather are staying at R & M's. Raymond has organised a busy programme for us for our short stay here. Today we were going out to the archipelago and spending the day on an island, swimming and picnicking. So, a tram out to Saltshomen to catch a ferry. We sailed past starkly beautiful, rounded, glaciated rocky islets and islands peaked low above the sea. Some had straggly trees eking out an existence ... read more

The flight into Gothenburg is full of beautiful views of trees and the inlets of sea that dot the Swedish coastline. Taking the airport but to the central train station I cross the road to my hotel and leave my suitcase as I can’t check in for a few hours. I walked up through the main square with all the trams and began walking by the main canal which goes through the shopping district. I remember much of this from the brief visit I made a few years ago. After stretching my legs I picked up the hop on hop off tourist bus which took me to lots of new areas that I didn’t get to see before including the theatre and cultural district and up to the Gotha Towers hotel which is this spectacular glass ... read more

Finally! For ~14years I have dreamt about going to Australia and New Zealand, and now I'm finally on my way. My bags are packed, the apartment clean and I have left enough food for Sookie so my flatmate doesn't have to worry about her. The plan for this trip are somewhat loose. In NZ I will bungyjump (unless I freakout and faint), take a 3day hike around Lake Waikaramoana, meet up with an old friend from High School and take a trip to Hobbiton . In Australia I really have no plan at all. I want to try Surfing, visit a koala Sanctuary outside Brisbane and just relax. We'll see where I end up. Over and out, A... read more

As I have begun exploring the country of sweden with my sight being through a camera lens I have fallen in love with the architecture and colors of this city. Every street has a different identity. The smells, the colors, the people all change with each turn. On the avenue you see fashion of the modern century. From channel to prada the streets scream fashion show. The buildings on the avenue are red brick and worn green copper. Inside these buildings are remodeled flats. The flats are painted white with black furniture and red accessories. The avenue has a restaurant for every taste bud. I now crave the homemade pasta. This street is always filled with a young swedish crowd. Pubs are adjacent to the delicious restaurants. Lights are strung across the street and trolleys give ... read more