For us, this week has been characterised by winter, weekdays and local adventures. Everyday life and routines have their advantages, but it's also nice to break away and do something else sometimes, don't you think? Happy Friday!
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Winter days in Stockholm - and in our marina
What winter days! The last few days have certainly been a little warmer, at least during the day, but still. So beautiful with all the snow, and when the sun comes out, it's fantastic!
We understand everyone who complains about the cold and slippery conditions (we do too from time to time!) but we still enjoy the beautiful views. The winter light through the windows is lovely, and we usually manage to get out for a long walk every day.
If you're wondering how we live in the houseboat in winter, we can tell you that it's great. We have underfloor heating, radiators and an air source heat pump, so we don't get cold. Here we've written a bit more about winter boating..
Work, meetings, walks, cooking ... and repeat!
Our everyday life right now consists of work, meetings, walks and cooking. When we're travelling, we always only have time to... just to publish something for the next day. All the maintenance work on the site (yes, it's a lot!) suffers. Now we're trying to organise and catch up with all that, and it's a never-ending stream of tasks.
The breaks consist of meetings with partners (in person or by video link), walks and cooking. Well, it's Peter who does the cooking. He is love really standing in the kitchen. I (Helena) "help" by eating the food. Sometimes I take a photo too ...
A local adventure
This week we have made an excursion in our neighbourhood, a so-called "local adventure". As you know, you don't always have to go so far for it to be exciting and interesting. The adventure included a journey in the Stockholm metro and we'll tell you more on Sunday!
Best this week
We are pleased to finally be able to present the results of the readership survey! We had some technical problems that made it take time, but in the end it did! Many, many THANKS to everyone who participated and responded!
Your turn ... what can you highlight as positive from your week?
The week ahead
We will continue to hang out in Stockholm for a while longer. This weekend we will tell you about our "local adventure". Otherwise, you can expect a mix of articles with a travel focus, both by us and by guest writers. We wish you a great weekend!
Did you miss the last Happy Friday? Read the New Year celebrations, cooking and cooperation
Annika in Spain says:
Those winter photos are absolutely marvellous! I love snow and ice! Got to experience it too when I was working in Sweden over Christmas and New Year. Now I'm enjoying being home in Spain again. I'm freezing all the time here and miss the warm Swedish houses, it's been freezing at night, but I'm enjoying the dog walks and all the fun things that are happening. This weekend there will be two birthday parties and a big barbecue picnic with a lot of friends this week's warm day - 16 degrees! Lovely 🙂
12 January 2024 - 9:04
Helena says:
How nice to hear from you Annika!!! It sounds like you have a great time, great to hear! Wishing a continued nice 2024!
12 January 2024 - 18:17
bmlarstravellingblog says:
Of course we have an incredibly nice winter right now, just try to get out and enjoy!
This week has really whizzed by but what a week it has been! On Monday we visited Halmstad and I got ok and a definite operation time for my new shoulder joint, then we have had a wonderful winter weather at home and now we wish Happy Friday from Gullmarsstrands Hotell och Konferens where we enjoyed the spa, an ice-cold sea bath and incredibly good food.
12 January 2024 - 9:26
Helena says:
Nice that you got an operation time! And wonderful with spa! (Ice cold sea baths are not our thing directly, but great if you like it of course!!!)
12 January 2024 - 18:18
Lena - good for the soul says:
You really do live beautifully, summer and winter!
This week's happy is that I got away for two gym sessions. Great!
Have a nice Friday!
Hug Lena
12 January 2024 - 13:30
Helena says:
Yes, the change of seasons is a wonderful dimension! 🙂 Good job with the gym sessions! Here it has only been walks, but now I think we should maybe get a workout again ...! Nice weekend!
12 January 2024 - 18:20
BP says:
Lovely pictures that I like to look at the screen inside a warm apartment. Oh Peter's food yummie, yummie! The idea of mashed potatoes made in the oven - I will try that.
12 January 2024 - 17:19
Helena says:
Hehe, yes, it's at least nice that there are warm houses (or houseboats) that you can crawl into this year! Nice weekend!
12 January 2024 - 18:21
Hanna's crib says:
No, it's not fun with slippery conditions, but I still enjoy winter and snow. Snow, sun and frost are the best combination in my opinion.
12 January 2024 - 19:48