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Category Archives: Cafés
A quick trip to Suomenlinna
It was our last day in Helsinki today and we thought we’d head out to Suomenlinna on the ferry. This group of islands served as a military fortress and prison for the last two hundred years and has been placed … Continue reading
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Things to do in Helsinki
I got up this morning to try that most Finish of things – a sauna. The hotel has one for boys and one for girls and it’s not just a sauna – it’s a whole complex complete with room to … Continue reading
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First time in Helsinki
I flew to Helsinki from the Landvetter Airport yesterday after work on one of Blue 1′s uncrowded planes. It was a real pleasure after flying on Ryanair. The staff were really friendly and even gave me a map of the … Continue reading
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Semla
Today is Semla Day in Sweden. I don’t think that is its actual name but it is the day that Swedes munch on delicious semlas in the same spirit that people scoff pancakes in England. It was originally intended to … Continue reading
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Madrid
Yesterday we walked to the Plaza Mayor and ate lunch sitting on a stone bench in the center, afterwards we wandered to a little shop to buy the rich chocolate you need to make chocolate con churros. We then headed … Continue reading
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University of Cambridge celebrates 800 years
I was in Cambridge over the weekend and got to see some of the celebrations for the 800 year anniversary of the university. On Saturday night there was a wonderful light show projected on to the Senate House with illustrations … Continue reading
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Rainy Göteborg
What a week – the rain seems to have been nonstop and I’ve spent very damp mornings in my SFI classes. I’ve also spent an unhappy amount of time on trams and buses after getting a puncture mid week. Despite … Continue reading
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A slice of heaven
I’ve just cycled to Gunnebo House. It’s an absolutely lovely eighteenth century house and gardens and I think the first of it’s kind that I’ve actually wanted to live in just because of its simple charm. The house is built … Continue reading
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Officially the most beautiful garden in all of Sweden
The weather is lovely again and on Sunday Keyvan and I went to the Botanical Gardens. They are absolutely fabulous. I’m not an expert on the different species growing there but the place is really pretty, it smells good and … Continue reading
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Flat finding
We have found a lovely flat to move into next month. It’s got a fairly good view of the lipstick building and is in a idyllic residential area. Each L shape of flats surrounds a little area covered with flowers … Continue reading
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