Hot spicy mulled wine with raisins and chopped almonds at the bottom of the glass.... yes, it was delicious. From now on, I think I will be lacing my own winter mulled wine with raisins and almonds too.
I'm not really a city loving person, but a few days here and there, seeing the sights I'm okay with. Especially if the sights are mermaids.
Whenever I am in a city, I always find myself looking for nature. Too many buildings, concrete, cars and noise, give me withdrawal symptoms. I always manage to find what I'm craving though, even if it is only made of stone. 
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I believe the Danish television programme 'The Bridge' is rather popular? I haven't watched it myself, as I'm not a big fan of crime drama, but my sister is a huge fan, so on our last day we crossed the bridge and visited Sweden.
I loved the timber framed houses and thought this valentine window was pretty.
And this dog. :)
I left with a beautiful postcard illustrated by Lars Klinting
and a strong desire to return.
Scandinavia, especially Sweden ... I will be back.
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I like all the beauty you found, the sculptures especially.
ReplyDeleteThere is always beauty to find if we take the time to look. :)
DeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful visit. Thank you for leaving the postcard in memory of Marius.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. It was something I felt I had to do.
DeleteI like Denmark! I've spent a week in Odense - HCAndersen's native town.I learnt a lot about his life and visited some of the favourite places where he lived or that he loved to stay at. By the way, I'm just directing his "Thumbelina" in the Drama theatre...:)
ReplyDeleteI only passed through Copenhagen , that's why thank you for this virtual walk along its streets - you've discovered wonderful views! Lovely photos from Sweden, too!
It seems HCA lived in many places when he moved to Copenhagen. We were trying to find a specific house, but there were various places. He obviously liked to move about. :) Sweden had a lovely feeling about it... Hope the Thumbelina is a success !
DeleteMy son works for the scottish theatre company Dogstar.They have done a couple of tours in sweden and denmark and I know my son really loves both countries and the attitude to life.He is due to drive to Umeo in sweden soon.He does say however that crossing The Bridge is boring.
ReplyDeleteYes the bridge was a little boring to cross. We were on a train so couldn't see a lot. ;)
DeleteOh do go back.Stockholm is very beautiful as is much of the the Scandinavian region. I have to say that you should aim for the archipelago in Summer, As well as a trip to Helsinki, city of my heart.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte I definitely want to return, so hopefully will within the next few years. Thanks for your recomendations :)
DeleteOh be still my beating heart, I would love to visit and your photographs have increased that wish - your eye sees the beauty in the city centre
ReplyDeleteHope you get to visit soon Hawthorn!
DeleteLoved the sound of that mulled wine and the image of the boy with the giant geese is fab! I love fairytales - especially Swedish ones - I am off to Finland in August - my first trip to Scandinavia:) Love your hare art and the falling snowflakes on this blog.
ReplyDeleteOoh how exciting. Finland! Wonderful! Would also love to go there.
DeleteSo glad that you like my hares and the snow. I suppose I really ought to take the snow flakes off now as its Spring...
A beautiful visit indeed. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Sandra, glad that you enjoyed.
DeleteWhat beautiful buildings, looks like you had a super time :)
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful aren't they! And thank you. :)
DeleteLooks like you had a great trip. I visited both Stockholm and Copenhagen last september during my interrail trip. Both cities are beautiful and full with history. Let me know if you visit Finland someday and I can be your guide :) I love that postcard with Nils Holgersson :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Niina. Ooh thank you! If I get to Finland anytime soon I will keep your offer in mind. x
DeleteLovely! Besides the little mermaid (!) I think the fish over the door captured my heart. So charming. Glad you had a nice little trip. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Ms S. We were hoping to go into the lovely fish house building to eat some lunch, but it was closed. It looked very old and pretty inside from the window. Maybe next time...
DeleteBeautiful pictures! The postcard with the "Tomte" (who is the Swedish house elf) and the geese is an illustration of the fabulous story written by Selma Lagerlof, you would love it, it's called "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils". If you ever decide to go to a Norwegian city, I wouldn't recommend Oslo, best to go to Bergen.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kundry for letting me know this. I just love all the Scandinavian illustrations/tales of elves etc. Thanks for your recommendations. When I visit Norway I will keep that in mind. :)
Deletewe two went to scandinavia last august...and we too will be back...we are fans of the bridge etc ...but always wanted to go north!!
ReplyDeleteI have always been attracted to North too. Maybe it's because I'm winter born? I still haven't watched the Bridge though...
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