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  • Vinterpromenade

    No wind today so we drove to Lomma, just a few miles west, to enjoy a change of scenery. The shallow water with exposed sand bars means easy walking and lots to look at along the shore, with strips of sand that extend out into the water. Yesterday we explored the outskirts of Lund and…

  • First snow

    It seems that winter is coming, even though it will be milder than MN. My basil gave up and even the mints aren’t looking great. The grassy areas, trees, shrubs and cars were coated this morning, though it did not stick to pavement. Only a trace remained by afternoon. Thought I’d document the change in…

  • Måkläppen

    Today’s outing was to a nature reserve near Falsterbo, where birds and seals are protected. It’s an island/ peninsula only accesible November through January, so in spite of the 25 mph winds, we headed out. Starting at the light house, it takes about an hour trekking along the shore line to reach the end of…

  • Ales Stenar och Ystad

    Started my 50th birthday with breakfast at the Grand Hotel, a Lund landmark from 1899. Then off to the coastal town of Ystad and nearby Ales Stones, like Stone Henge but not so big or ancient. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ale%27s_Stones The village, Kåseberga, is adorable and we’ll try to go back another time. It’s a nice walk with…

  • Mårtensgås

    November 11 (or evening of the 10th) southern Sweden celebrates the goose harvest with a feast. The kids had the day off from school so we decided to celebrate in memory of my Swedish/Danish Grandpa Augeson, who loved roasted goose, potatoes and vinegar cream cabbage. The most interesting part of the story, and the reason…

  • Día de los Muertos i Lund

    Much local excitement this past weekend of All Saints and Souls, when construction workers made a discovery while working on a project to improve drainage around Lund Cathedral. It’s been rainy and gloomy, so this story does seem to fit. It’s not quite as dark as my view of humanity after nearly half the US…

  • Canoe Camping!

    While Jen was exploring Sölvesberg, Hillary, Lily, and I were canoe camping on nearby Lake Ivö (or Ivösjön I Svenska). In order to orient, here is a map of Skåne where we were, as well as a map that shows where we were. We went up on Friday, dropped Jen at her B&B, and then…

  • Gothenburg

    Autumn break for school and work so we headed to Göteborg for 2 nights, to see the Lights of Alingsås and whatever else caught our attention. It wasn’t our best trip- weather was crummy, places were busy, so we didn’t feel comfortable being inside. No museums. Just a few quick meals at off hours. Mostly…

  • Mysa, the Swedish Hygge

    I’m starting to get ready for our first winter in Sweden. The kitchen window needed something, and I think these stickers did the trick- they give the feeling of real plants! The autumn planter is filling in nicely and should tolerate winter temps. While the ginkgo survived transplanting, it’s not turning gold. There are so…

  • Kanelbullens Dag

    Stores are mostly closed on Sunday but our new favorite bakery opened especially for the occasion. In spite of the rain, I headed out at dawn to fetch fresh buns. It was surprisingly pleasant, very quiet, with no wind. We’re into the rainy season so we tested Hilary’s back up plan for getting to her…