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Light over the Alps

Light over the Alps

The Germans take their Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas markets seriously. Me and my little wife been travelling a lot this year so we decided to crown the days before Christmas with a trip Munich. Situated in Bavaria in the south of Germany you could see the alps from the city hall tower. When the sky opens like this over the alps in the otherwise grey days. Well, hallelujah!

Even without snow the Christmas spirit was present among tourists and natives. With temperatures around freezing point the sellers of warm drinks, glühwein (mulled wine) and hot chocolate made good money. Walking around the smells of different things to eat and drink while rubbing shoulders with the world is great. Best is when you find that unique craftsmanship sold by the artist themselves. We came home with some beautiful hand painted Christmas ornaments.

Not all shopping and photo. We attended a fantastic organ concert in the Frauenkirche and string concert.

Marienplatz market
Marienplatz and Neues Rathaus

Frohes fest (happy holidays), ha de Gött!

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Medieval Alleys Stockholm

Medieval Alleys Stockholm

Narrow streets and tourist traps in a historical setting.

It’s a 6h drive from my home but this summer we took a trip, by train, to Stockholm. The capital of the Kingdom of Sweden. Spread out around water, both salt and fresh, with the Old Town in the middle.

With its well preserved medieval buildings and narrow alleys it’s an outdoor museum. Just like in the middle ages you can hear all kinds of languages in the crowded streets. The Viking heritage is a popular theme from all the peddlers in the small shops along the main street, Västerlångatan.

Here are some pictures I took in this beautiful city.

Yes, the royal castle is there on the same small island. None of the royal family lives there anymore. The King decided that he wanted to be a country boy when he became a father to the Crown Princess Victoria. I suppose nobody want hordes of tourists passing through the bedroom.

Vini, Vidi, Vici, ha de Gött!

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The Sowing machine. From pride to decay.

The Sowing machine. From pride to decay.

Once brand new and shining, a farmers pride

now abandoned, left in the forest to fade

for a while a marvel of engineering, to adore

to be put aside the field, a thing of before

Såmaskinen

En gång skinande ny, en bondes stolthet

övergiven, lämnad till skogens förgänglighet

för en stund ingenjörskonst, värt beundrande

satt till åkerns sida, sak från annat århundrande

I just felt this old farming equipment was worth a poem, ha de Gött!

I could not find anything on the web of the manufacturer. I’ve reached out to the local historical society in Gävle hoping they have some information. In that case there will be a new post. The spelling of the city Gävle was changed from Gefle in 1880 just as an indication of the age.

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Dublin residential area

Dublin residential area

The sun does shine over Dublin, only not that often. I took these photos as we walked through a residential area and the sun found a hole in the clouds. I guess the tourist board wants to show off the new city that is emerging but to me this was more interesting. No doors was like the neighbours and the chimney gardens was also something that caught my eye. I guess with all the rain no-one needs to climb up and water them.

Dublin is truly a hidden gem for a city weekend trip. The people are very friendly. Lots to see and experience, like the Riverdance. If you like whiskey and your beer dark, this is the place to go. Food is good and affordable, specially at the many pubs. The city is dense so you can reach most by foot. You can also go by bus and tram. Taxi had surprisingly low fares.

Slainte, ha de Gött!

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Two meter man

Two meter man

Hard as a rock

he stands all exposed

with his spear ready

for all to see

he blushes, goes all red

The Two Meter Man at Listeby rock carving site is one of the most famous bronze age rock carvings at the Tanumshede World Heritage site. Similar image can be found elsewhere but this is unique in size. Why they were carved 3000 years ago is a bit of a mystery but the area is full of them and still today new discoveries are made.

Don’t ever be ashamed of your appearance, ha de Gött!

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Three faces

Three faces

One of my favourite places. The waterfall Älgafallet (translates to Elk fall) half in Norway and half in Sweden. Flowing water is always fascinating, the same but never the same. Like an actor with different faces.

Winter in January, frozen solid in -15°C.

Thaw one week later in +5°C. The flood was so high I could not get any closer.

Late summer and early autumn in +15°C with a good flow after a wet summer.

Just go with the flow, ha de Gött!

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