This section spotlights travel experiences, articles, and photography covering places and regions I’ve explored in all parts of Europe – North, South, East, and West.
I watched the deep beet red liquid pool around my slice of ham, julskinka, dyeing it with that rich beautiful color. Shaving off a piece of dyed ham, I dipped it into tangy yellow mustard and balanced bits of almond yellow potato on it before my mouthful…
Feeling crisp cold air rushing through my nostrils, breathing heavily trying to regulate the draft, mouth closed, all senses focused; I become fully aware of life happening breath by breath…
Winter is here…
I shy away from really old buildings (as in 50 years or older, talk less of 780+ years old) for many reasons. Mostly because I’d rather not share my room with previous residents from generations past.
It’s amazing how sheep in a foreign land take on more significance while one is traveling.
“Can you see them?” whispers Anna-Carin as we make our way through tall blades of yellowish green grass. We wonder what she’s looking at. All we see is grass. Instinctively, she knows where to look for the three-month old twin calves, Klara and Märta…