This week we've celebrated a birthday, watched magical sunsets and planned both short and long swimming holidays. And now we're taking the weekend. Happy Friday!
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Birthday
Our birthdays are shortly after each other (we are both crayfish) and it is first my (Helena's) turn. We rarely make a big deal of birthdays, but we still took the opportunity to drink some bubbly and eat some luxurious picnic food, with cold cuts, melon, cheeses and some Västerbotten pie.
"Why don't we have a photo for the blog?" said Peter.
"In this old T-shirt?"
"Yes, we should just be ourselves on the blog."
"Yes, ok then!"
Sunsets
If you follow us on @freedomtravelnews You've already seen these sunset photos on Instagram, but we're sharing them here on the blog too. The view from our houseboat in the evenings is absolutely stunning sometimes! Some evenings it feels like the sky burn.
Master swimmer
Sweden is amazing, isn't it? Seriously, we love exploring Europe, but now we're adjusting to the situation. And yes, there is a lot to see and experience in Sweden! Man can indeed travelling to some countries now, but we are in no hurry. We prefer to follow developments for a while first. This could be a great opportunity to discover our own country.
Best this week
The best part of this week was our lovely motorhome trip to Sikh helmet, Lingnåre cultural reserves and Ängskärs havscamping. We are also pleased that another new product has been added. web shops. It will be so exciting opening the shop after the holidays! What can you highlight as positive from your week?
The week ahead
This weekend we are embarking on a new motorhome tour along the coast. We will visit several interesting places, which we will of course tell you about. Then we will get ready for the summer holiday trip along the Göta Canal. Don't miss it!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the Our travel plans for summer 2020
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Matts Torebring says:
Congratulations on your birthdays. I think it's great that you express, "We should be ourselves." Same here, sometimes a suit & tie, next time the worst roughneck clothes. Have a nice holiday!
03 July 2020 - 7:10
Helena from Finland says:
Congratulations to you both from us! Perfect way to celebrate. Enjoy your motorhome trips in summer Sweden! Fun to follow you! We will collect tips so we have to pick up another year when hopefully it will be possible to move more freely again.
03 July 2020 - 8:06
Husis blog says:
What a lovely picture of the sunset you captured. I don't think you can ever see too many pictures like that,
It will be exciting to learn about your upcoming journey along the Göta Canal.
Last, but certainly not least, happy birthday!
All the best and drive carefully.
03 July 2020 - 8:33
Emma, sun like sun? says:
Had the honour of birthdays! And that looked like a really nice dinner, so good with a little pick me up especially when it's hot.
The sunsets are amazing, imagine how nature paints it for us to enjoy.
Have a great weekend!
03 July 2020 - 9:45
Annika in Spain says:
Congratulations to both of you!
It will be fun to follow your canal journey! Göta Canal, or parts of it, is "home" for me! Have long thought of cycling along the canal.
It has been such a stressful work week that at first I could not figure out if I did anything other than work and sleep, have barely met the kids even, but something fun has happened! I got a pig leg as a birthday present (also crayfish) and we have started cutting it up this week! Absolutely delicious pata negra ham!
Soon it will be the weekend, thanks for that!
03 July 2020 - 9:57
Tess says:
Happy birthday to both of you ❤️
Have a great holiday and I look forward to reading about it.
Must recommend Grisslehamns camping and Marina, a fantastic place.
Hugs
03 July 2020 - 10:28
Ama de casa says:
Congratulations to both of you! If I remember correctly, Peter is zeroing this year, right?
That birthday celebration you had is one that is right up my alley. Good food and drink is the best gift 🙂 .
Have a nice Friday!
03 July 2020 - 10:40
Ruth in Virginia says:
Congratulations and warm wishes are flying across the Atlantic to you.
Even though I've never camped in a house on wheels, I think it's so much fun!
to accompany you on your travels, - I like your style of sharing your experiences.
and I get to see places I have never visited.
I've never known anyone who lives on a boat either, so making your acquaintance...
has given me new views of life...
Imagine if I could have the chance to sit at the table with you!
03 July 2020 - 15:36
Travelsis says:
Congratulations on your birthdays? Lucky Sweden is so nice. The world will have to wait a little longer....
03 July 2020 - 20:49
BP says:
What a wonderful header image!
Congratulations to both of you!
Glad that your swimming holiday is finally starting. Hope you get many sunny days and post lots of nice pictures, both with and without drones:-9
03 July 2020 - 20:54
Maria/ Magnolia Magis says:
Congratulations to both of you!!! ??? You look like you are having a good time! The positive thing here is that the country is full of strawberries, picked 10 litres already! The children are healthy and visiting. I'm sewing... We're just fine! ?
06 July 2020 - 10:13