Scenes Around Eductus in Norrköping

I’ve spent another few weeks at Eductus in Norrköping. Eductus is located in an old industrial area built around waterworks that used to power mills and factories. The buildings are now filled with… Read More →

Fascinating Things About Swedes

There are many fascinating things about Swedes. Here are a few. When the Sun is out they find it irresistible to lift their heads and point their nose to the Sun, even if… Read More →

Vila do Farol

  The resort of Vila do Farol is on the outskirts of Santa Maria on the island of Sal in the Republic of Cape Verde. The resort seems to be rebranding itself as… Read More →

Santa Maria Street Vendors

Selling stuff to tourists is something merchandise vendors in Santa Maria pursue with jihadist zeal. And they do not wait for you in their shops. They track you down on the streets. The… Read More →

Resort Dining and Drinking

The resort deal Marie chose to book was “all inclusive”, meaning you have paid up front for nearly everything – especially food and drink. And there is a lot of both. There is… Read More →

Kite Surfing in Cape Verde

If one had to identify the dominant recreational sport on Sal Island in the Republic of Cape Verde – alternatively Cabo Verde and Kap Verde – it would have to be kite surfing.… Read More →

Alfredo Partexano – Musician

The upstairs bar at Vila do Farol,  in addition to a limited snack buffet, featured live music most nights we were there. Alfredo Partexano of Ostia, Italy, near Rome, was the performer. Alfredo… Read More →

Merry Christmas at Seasons End

Atypically for Sweden we made the Christmas season a short three-day season. Kermit is our angel of choice for the top of the tree. On Christmas Eve we took a walk to feed… Read More →

Anti-Doomsday Day — 12/12/12

In reaction to some who misread Mayan predictions and declared December 21, 2012 Doomsday — the end of the world — the Astronomical Society of the Pacific declared December 12, 2012 (12/12/12) Anti-Doomsday… Read More →

Clear Skyies, Fog, and then Snow Storm

Within roughly a week and a half Valdemarsvik‘s weather changed dramatically. We saw clear, crisp, late Fall days, give way to thick fog. Then the snow came. And it came hard and heavy.… Read More →