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Houseboat life - a different kind of living

Wet snow across the board one day and glorious sunshine the next. Today we have sun again, and this is when we enjoy how fantastic we think it is to live in a marina. Living in a houseboat is a slightly different kind of accommodation. It's not just about the houseboat itself, but perhaps primarily about what's around it: the water, the boats, the ducks and all the other houseboats.

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The view from the houseboat

We have a total of 19 windows in the houseboat, so we really have views in all directions. Inland, we look towards Västra skogen in Solna, and then of course we see the marina and the four piers. At two of the piers are houseboats, ranging from Aquavillas (floating villas) of various sizes to Villa Voyager (oblong small floating homes) and houseboats of various kinds.

On the other side we have a view of Hornsberg beach on Kungsholmen in Stockholm. On nice days, it's a bit difficult to stay full actually!

Husbåt - ett annorlunda boende
View from the bow of our houseboat (the plastic is our barbecue ...)
Aquavillor - ett annorlunda boende
Aquavillor (the three closest) and Villa Voyager (the white ones)

Company of ducks

At certain times of the year, we have swans here, and we also have an heron who like to stand and philosophise on the docks. Those who hang out here most are the ducks. They gather in large flocks or swim around in pairs. They are here at all times of the year, but in winter they are probably the most numerous.

Since we live in a ice-free marina (well, almost) it seems that everyone chooses to spend the winter right here. They usually gather in large clusters and hang out wherever there is an ice edge they can stand on. Are there any animals where you live?

Änder på vintern
The ducks like to hang out on the ice edge ...
Änder
Time for daily washing ...

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