Sunday, December 18, 2011
Christmas 4
Today we got the tree. And it was the right day. It snowed when we left home. Since our regular tree seller didn't have the most exciting trees last year we tried a new place. But it was wrong. No nice trees or as Axel said: What did I say, no need to change tradition! So we went to our regular and got the most beautiful tree.
Oh and the ground was wet and muddy not suitable for young men - or so they claimed :-)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Fun
Last day in Sweden for now.
Kullaberg
The rugged cliffs of the Kullaberg peninsula has claimed the lives of many a sailor. The landscape is so unlike the flat of Zealand. Every cliff and hill just calls out to be climped. We did and we managed. If was fun. It was strenous. It was so that Ellen completely forgot to warn us to be careful.
Vacation bakery
Sweden means turning down the speed dial several notches. And then we have plenty of time to bake or make a special meal.
Orcs, beware!
It's a stone sure tradition. We've hardly entered the forest I'm Sweden when we are attacked by orcs and have to defend ourselves against this terrible fiend with mortar pine cones and hochsitz.
Sunday, October 09, 2011
Getting ready for the first frost
Last week we had 26 degrees. Tonight it might be frost. Rita and I figured we'd better bring in the pumpkins. Our first harvest at Kløvervej gave us 13 pumps. So we have plenty for carving and cooking. Can't wait.
Saturday, October 08, 2011
Stargazing
Skærgård
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Vasa
I grew up with the tale of the warship that sank on it's maiden voyage in the 1680's. It was found some 330 years later and brought to land. It is now placed in a marvelous museum in the Stockholm harbor. The ship is huge and very well preserved.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Splurge
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Den gyldene freden
Changing the guard
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Gamla stan
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Östermalm saluhall
Next stop Stockholm. After the days meetings I took a turn in the neighborhood. There is a peculiar dominance of dry cleaners and manicure stores in the area. And then the town market with an abundance of meat, cheese, vegetables and fish. If it wasn't for the suitcase I could be tempted to go on a shopping spree.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The end
Chocolate factory
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Morning has broken
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The plank
Monday, September 19, 2011
Black plate
The good, the bad and the ugly
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Humpbacks
Donner ohne Blitzen
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Mamartut
Blueberry toffee swirl
Mind the
Friday, September 16, 2011
A room with a view
Kangerlussuaq
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
First day of school
Rita and Axel have just left for school. Of Axel had his way it would have been without pen, paper and school bag. Erik started yesterday. Anxious, curious and perhaps with a little bit of heartbeat. I was allowed to show him the way to the bus stop. But I should not accompany him any further.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
3rd cut
A month away and the lawn goes crazy. Farmor cut it right before we got back. Today I did the 3rd cut, still leaving a lot of grass to be carried away.
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Welcome back home
1 year abroad- it's pretty impressive. Erik arrived 2 hours after us. Farmor came to pick us up and waited with us. Merete and the Zuletas showed up and we had the grand greeting. Erik was overwhelmed :-)
2237
Final day. We have in large numbers - not counting small trips - driven 2540 miles or 4088 km. in the US. Add to that 300-400 km. on Iceland. Quite a bit. A now I just have to sort through 2237 pictures.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Travel lessons
No. 1 it is not enough just to check date and destination on your ticket. If you have been assigned seats and you notice that your family had been assigned the seats 18D, 19D, 20D and 21D. Do NOT wait until the airline upon for electronic check in to change it yourself. Call the airline IMMEDIATELY. Not all passengers will graciously change seat with a 10 year. Lesson no. 2 do not accept a 1 hour lay-over in Seattle airport. You may end up being driven from San Francisco to San Jose in order to get a flight that can assure the connection. No 3 arrive early but do not expect Lufthansa to have opened for check in so that Erik's trip would be on order before you leave for San Jose.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Island of pelicans
Final day of sightseeing brought us to Alcatraz and Pier 39.22 years ago I missed the crab cakes. I made up.for it this time. And they were good.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Turtle and frog to be killed on the premises
Incredible still in the US but we might as we have been in Beijing. It definitely was good some of the things we saw but what it was and what it should be hard for eluded us as none of the signs were in English.
Monday, August 01, 2011
GG
Mental note to myself: It may be sunny on the eastside of AC while cool, windy and damb on the westside. A great day out of the car. We witnessed two giant container ships racing under the bridge. It gave a tremendous perspective on the size of the bridge and the vessels. Haight street was fun with all the hippie stuff and gave the opportunity of supper totally without deepfry.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Highway 1
I'm running short on superlatives. The highway 1 lived up to all narratives and more so because none of the books had described the colony of elephant seals .we came upon. Huge, ugly, ungraceful and smelly animals but ever so fascinating. We witnessed how the males grunted. How they battled for dominance. It beat any show on Animal planet. It was a day with lots of nature. We saw deer, wild turkey, humming birds and lots and lots of special, beautiful and colorful plants. And the redwood trail in Big Basin national forest came at the right time. The right time for getting out of the car and the right time for exploration. Meals were late both times we got to the place right before kitchen closed but what we got was good, healthy and mostly untried before. We were sceptic of the egg and bacon pizza in Big Sur but it turned out both good and substantial.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Traffic!
Now we've experienced California traffic for real! 101 through LA was a killer. Cars, cars and more cars crowded the highway. It put a serious challenge to the time plan. But we did make it to Solvang and the kids just loved to get medisterpølse and hakkebøf. Erik was all mellow when he noticed rum balls and marcipan logs at the doctor. So Lunch at 3 pm and then a fast drive down the mountain to Pisco beach. A wonderful dip in the Pacific and supper at 9. Another full day.
Upon golden pond
There's gold a plenty in California. Lake Arrowhead literally sparkles with tiny golden flakes. Gold or not, Rita is born a mermaid and staid in the water long after the rest of us had left it freezing.
Shaffer visit
A short trip from LA to wonderful San Diego. Afternoon at the beach diving in the awesome Pacific waves. And to top it off the beginning of a fun fun visit with Mathew, Anthony, Caroline, Cathrine, Sara and Dave. The kids were just hitting it off immediately.
Midway
Another vacation highlight - Midway the aircraft carrier. Naval aviation was invented in San Diego. Pretty cool to see a retired and 2 active aircraft carriers. Afternoon return through La Jolla experiencing a cave by the sea and seals in nature. The best fresh seafood - sole with shrimp and lemon sauce.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Hollywood
Another action filled and long day was spent at Universal Studios theme park. It was a lot of fun. Amazing what can be done with 3D now a days. We almost made to the opening hour but I must admit it will take quite some time before US high way signs and I become really good friends. After Universal a short trip to Hollywood Boulevard and Graumans Chinese theatre. We were disappointed the Hollywood sign weren't illuminated at night. All were tired when we got back home. I think Farmor will need a vacation after this.
Monday, July 25, 2011
A quiet day in
Oh bliss! A lazy day in lake Arrowhead, beach and 1 kg porterhouse steaks on the grill.