The fresh start we’ve been looking forward to has finally arrived and we’ve begun settling in to life in Sweden! I haven’t taken a great deal of photos yet but I’ve put together a mishmash from the last couple of weeks.

This Dalahäst was hand carved and painted in Mora (Dalarna) many years ago. We bought this one from an antique shop — something I always said I’d like to buy when we eventually got here. We arrived with two suitcases and no practical items like cooking equipment or Winter shoes, but we had a Dalahäst!



Snow to blossom in the space of a week. I think this time of year is known as vårvinter (Spring Winter). I’m glad Winter hasn’t completely disappeared yet because seeing some snow has been nice.


So many versions of Semla to try and only one stomach. Two bakeries are in joint first place for the classic version at the moment, but obviously we need to keep going in the name of rigorous testing. These Amaretto Semla are next on my hitlist.


Don’t be fooled by the sunshine on these daffodils. It looks warm but the ‘feels like’ temperature was down at -7°c. On previous trips, we’ve seen people standing or sitting in the sun with their eyes closed, sometimes having a conversation at the same time. Can’t beat the warmth of the sun on your face on a cold day.


I’m feeling totally washed out at the moment and I think the stress of the past year has finally caught up with me. Already feeling very at home though and hopefully it won’t be long before I feel recharged enough to find my mojo with photography and hobbies again. Until then, I’ll be powered by tasty treats and sunshine!
Wow you guys, fantastic. You know, I’ve had a Dalahors for years! My nan left it to me & it’s in her cabinet in basement. The photos are very interesting, it’s quite different & looking forward to visiting.
Keep well. Love Van
Thank you Vania ❤️️ How funny that you have a Dalahorse, I don’t remember seeing it in the basement. cabinet You’ll have to send a photo so I can see the patterns. Plenty of places we’d like to take you already. xxx
Really like this! Actually, if you like this sort of thing, you’ll probably like the Gävle Goat. Catch it before they burn it down (again). We used to have small one but sadly he went mouldy in the cellar.. xx
http://www.visitgavle.se/en/gavlebocken
I’ve read about the burning of the Gävle Goats… I don’t think that part is suppose to happen 😂 Wikipedia said it carries a prison sentence!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4vle_goat