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in search of internet – found a nice cafe

The days and days I have been looking for internet amaze me now. I have spent many many hours trying to first explain Internet – always thought Internet was a word that was the same in many languages – like the profound brand names such as Coca Cola or McDonald’s. Not here, no comprende of “Wifi, website, … Continue reading

robbed

My repair kit was stolen lastnight!!!…cant believe it – I feel so upset and violated that someone should steal from me in the middle of the night whilst I was sleeping. There was no such value really to my repair kit, but it was the fact I woke up so happy of getting a half decent nights sleep … Continue reading

holidaying in sweden

Since coming over to the south-east coast it has been incredible weather. My days have dropped down to sometimes only miles a day but I’m just loving being here. It has a different feeling to it in comparison to north-west Sweden – up there is felt very full on and (as it was midsummer) very hectic. I feel mean saying this … Continue reading

feels like riding in heaven

This was of the nicest couple of days ever since getting to Sweden. I was cycling down the east coast from around Ahus south. If you are looking to go cycling with little effort and amazing places to picnic and take lazy afternoon naps on the beach, then this is the place for you. The towns … Continue reading

creative people

Leaving Hamburgsund early, I set off to make my way to get as close to Goteborg as possible and was then due to head south to meet up with an old friend. The towns and roads were all very similar – lots of flat arable land. Lots of Gallerias – creative people open up their houses or small … Continue reading

cycling in sweden

Cycling South from Stromstad way, and the islands are really nice and leisurely to cycle around – through fishing villages, into forestry and see that road in the picture – see it – its FLAT – I could kiss the ground to be here on the flat – its amazing! The weather was sunny and the places … Continue reading

midsummer

  Arriving in Sweden on Midsummer was a whole weekend of celebrations.   The tradition of Midsummer is to be with loved ones, friends and family and to celebrate being together. Little girls make headpieces of ivy and flowers and they dance around the ivy pole. The girls pick 7 flowers and put them under their … Continue reading