Now we are back in Stockholm - after three whole months in the Philippines. What a journey this has been! We have really gained a lot of experiences and insights. At the same time, it is a bit nice to be home in Sweden again. Happy Friday!
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Long journey home with three flights
Our last destination in the Philippines was the beautiful (and very touristy) island of St. Kitts. Boracay. From here we started our journey home. In the morning there was a short boat trip from Boracay to Caticlan and from there it was a flight to Cebu.
This first flight took off ahead of schedule and barely got off the ground before it was time to go down again.
Then there was a long wait at the airport in Cebubefore our flight left at 18:00. The flight Cebu - Qatar, with Qatar Airlines, took 10 hours. Good service and good food on board, but a long journey.
So nice to finally stretch my legs at the airport in Doha! This time we ended up in an incredibly green and beautiful part of the airport.
Then it was time for the final leg. Doha - Stockholm took 6 hours. We landed in Stockholm around 7am. It was good to be there, albeit tired after many hours on aeroplanes and in airports...
At home in Sweden
Sweden greeted us with sunshine and fresh spring air. Really lovely and refreshing, even if Peter's flip-flops were perhaps a slightly odd choice of clothing for the time of year, haha... And... the houseboat? Yes, it was fine!
Of course, the fridge and freezer were empty, so we immediately got out our e-bikes and backpacks to go food shopping ...
What happened? Bread among other things (which we had been longing for) and lots of vegetables. In fact, there are very small quantities of vegetables in traditional Filipino food (and the international dishes are often mostly "ornamental vegetables"), so vegetables are something we've been craving too!
Best this week
Best part of this week? That we could come back to beautiful Boracay (which we visited in 2014) once again, but also to be back in Sweden. After a long period of Asian heat, it is really nice with fresh Swedish spring air!
Your turn... What has been the best part of your week? Some springtime excursions perhaps?
The week ahead
During the coming week we will be at home in Stockholm. We will organise a lot of practical things, including picking up the camper van. We also have some events and meetings coming up.
We will publish a few more reports from the end of our trip in the Philippines. There will also be guest reports and probably an update on the motorhome.
We wish all readers a Happy Friday!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the Film number 6 - and a visit to a fairytale world
Travelsis.se says:
Welcome home 💚!/ Pernilla
28 April 2023 - 7:29
Helena says:
Thank you Pernilla!
29 April 2023 - 6:51
Annar Aas says:
Welcome home. Absolutely wonderful to follow you on the long journey and stay. Best is all the knowledge that didn't cost a penny....
28 April 2023 - 9:11
Helena says:
Thank you Annar! So glad you wanted to follow our adventure!!!
29 April 2023 - 6:52
4000mil says:
Welcome home! Just the right time for Sweden. 😊
28 April 2023 - 11:15
Helena says:
Thank you Gunilla! Yes, that's how it feels, spring is a wonderful time!!!
29 April 2023 - 6:52
bmlarstravellingblog says:
Welcome home to a springtime Sweden!
We understand the longing for "real" bread and vegetables and we think it will take a while to sort out all your experiences and impressions during the sometimes quite intense journey.
28 April 2023 - 13:28
Helena says:
Thank you very much! Lovely spring in the air here in Sweden! And it is true that it will take a while to digest all the impressions ...!
29 April 2023 - 6:53
Ditte says:
I join the chorus of those welcoming you home. And it's a bit of spring, isn't it? A fine time that is now coming. Nice with all the magnolia, cherry blossoms and other greenery...
Best this week? For me, that the author/journalist in the shops yesterday came out with a book, a novel." Allan Mann. The Swede who fought against Hitler and Stalin. And a book where the reader is taken along with a young man fighting for the freedom of countries and people during the Second World War.
28 April 2023 - 17:41
Helena says:
I really agree that it's a great time now, spring is wonderful! So fun that the book is out now. I will look for it!
29 April 2023 - 6:54
BP says:
Welcome home!
Doha airport is heavily advertised on the BBC. It seems to be something special. The Qatar Airlines advert is also very appealing. So nice to read that all the positive things the adverts say are true.
In the picture I see a bag of potatoes. Yes, potatoes were also in short supply in the Philippines. You won't be eating rice anytime soon, I guess;-)
28 April 2023 - 19:52
Helena says:
Well, it's interesting that the BBC is promoting Qatar Airlines and Doha airport so much! Absolutely, we think Qatar Airlines is good. Food and different snacks were often served and everything tasted good! Great selection of films, if you want an extra drink, just say so, etc. And yes, especially this green part of the airport is very nice.
29 April 2023 - 6:59
JoY says:
Welcome home in flip-flop hahaha to the fresh Spring air Although I wish it could be a little warmer, because we still have thick clothes on.
Thank you for the nice pictures and stories.
28 April 2023 - 22:55
Helena says:
Thank you so much! Yes, so far it's a bit chilly, but still nice with spring in the air!
29 April 2023 - 7:02
Lena in Wales and a bit everywhere says:
Welcome home!
There is always a lot to do when you get home.
Away good, but home best!
29 April 2023 - 9:20
Helena from Finland says:
Welcome back and thanks for all the experiences you shared! Looking forward to your new adventures. We came home two days ago from our winter trip in Spain. Noticed that it's still snowing and cold here🥶 but soon it should turn around. Have a wonderful spring 🥰!
29 April 2023 - 9:54
Annika on Travel Friday says:
Welcome home, it's the beginning of glory in this part of the world too. Spring is coming!
29 April 2023 - 17:00
Ann-Louise Paulsson says:
Welcome home!
30 April 2023 - 23:02
Lena - good for the soul says:
Welcome home! I imagine it was nice.
The best part for us was that we went to Kiel for the weekend, just last Friday.
Hug Lena
03 May 2023 - 15:06