Another lovely sunny day – what a weekend we have had! We decided to go for a drive along the coast and stopped at the old rogue mill – Jordhamn – which was used to grind limestone back in the day.
After lunch we took a nice 3k walk and could sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee when we got back home again. Now we have watched both the other Stockholm-teams in their games this afternoon with results that was good for our team in both cases. Yeah.
Last evening in paradise this visit. Let’s hope for another sunset – one each evening so far. Good for the soul.
Great day
After breakfast we packed ourselves in the car and drove into town to take a look around. Didn’t find anything to buy but it was a nice visit. On our way home we stopped at Kårehamn for some lunch. I had their famous fish soup which I chose almost every time we go there. Mmmm.
This afternoon we had friends and family over for coffee and to watch the soccer game. We haven’t defeated this team since 2017 but today we managed to do so. 1-0 win and right now we are up to second place with one more game played than the teams around us. Fingers crossed things will go our way this weekend!
Day off
What a day!
This morning the chimney sweeper came as scheduled (the reason we went down here to begin with) and did the survey of our chimney. Passed and cleared. We are allowed to use our fireplace heating stove for another period.
Today we have worked hard cutting the lawn. Also took a 3k walk around the area. This afternoon the wind almost stopped so I decided to go into the ocean. 11.8C / 53.2F which was a bit of a challenge even for me. The big challenge was that the bathing jetty is removed for the winter so I had to walk into the ocean. Brrrr. But, I did it!
Now another amazing sunset to enjoy. Crashed in our corners. Grateful for this lovely day.
Paradiset
After a long day in the car me and my parents finally arrived in our paradise. Not too much traffic and nice sunny weather with dry roads all the way. Lovely.
Stopped in Borgholm to pick up groceries for the first couple of days – everything as per usual.
Now we have installed ourselves and unpacked some. Crashed in our corners and managed to start the TV. Perfect. Let the long weekend begin!
Shrimp treat
Last day of work for a couple of days.
I stopped on my way home to pick up some groceries. I had decided to have a shrimp sandwich in the mall for lunch but I realized they cost twice as much as the ones in the grocery store.. so I brought one with me back home instead. Unbelievable. Just saved myself some money. Yeah.
I’m making an apple crumble for my boys – something they can enjoy while I’m away. Going to start dinner in a bit too. Picked up some minute-steaks – thought it might be a nice treat. Then a quiet evening at home with my boys. Nice.
Tuesday
My long day and everything went well. Me and my colleague enjoyed a nice lunch out today – perfect break and a great chat.
Arrived home in time for dinner that our youngest had prepared. I’m impressed. It was delicious too – he had made pork filet with french fries and veggies. I could get used to this very quickly. Lol.
Not as cold today as it was yesterday and this afternoon it rained some in the city. The next couple of days will be the same, I think.
-2C
This morning frost was covering the grounds outside. -2C. Very pretty in a way but winter has arrived. Or is not far away anyway.
A sunny nice day and the temperature went up to around 12C when I went back home from work.
Made some “pyttipanna” for lunch – mmm. Now some coffee and a biscuit – a new kind that we won (?!) at the grocery store last weekend. It is from Wasa (the “knäckebröd”-brand) and the flavor we won was Cranberries & Oat Flakes. They had three or four different kinds. And wow – I can really recommend them!
Derby
Managed to sleep in a bit today. Great! Just what I needed. After lunch me and hubby walked over to my parents for afternoon coffee and apple pie. Mmm.
Derby this afternoon so I stayed on to watch the game with my parents. Very close to saving 1 point but a late goal gave our opponents the 3 points instead. Bummer. We sure would have needed those points. Back to 4th place again. New chance next weekend. (photo borrowed from Hammarby Fotboll).
Making a roast beef with gratin for dinner. A lovely sunny Sunday is coming to an end. Short week for me next week since I’m going down to our paradise for a long weekend with my parents. Hubby and the boys are not coming along this time.
Castle of the month – Örby
September almost over and time for the castle of the month – this time we chose Örby Slott close to where we live.
The castle was built back in 1674 by orders from royal governor Falkenberg. Later it was owned by marshal of the realm Gyllenstierna who renovated the properties and changed the style to an empirical one. It was bought by Stockholm City in 1897 and the city split up the property in smaller parts. The Castle has been hosting the Embassy of Vietnam since the 1970s.
When the castle was built they also arranged a baroque garden in the back which is a really lovely oasis with flowers, a variation of trees, a fountain and also a larger paddling pool surrounded by statues. The garden closest to the castle isn’t open for public, but the rest is.
Puh!
Finally Friday! And I managed to complete the assignment that has been troubling me a bit all week. Felt great! Now I can have a nice weekend and don’t have to think about that anymore.
My hubby picked up some pizza for dinner from the food-truck close by. We have tried their pizzas before and decided to give it another try – they looked amazing but didn’t quite live up to the expectations. But, it was ok.
Now some corner time watching some TV. Let the weekend begin!