Walking back to the car through the pretty village of Kåseberga I was once again really taken with the bright contrast between all the lovely flowers, the white walls and the brilliant blue sky. I'll let you just enjoy the walk too.
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| The hollyhock on the left was so dark red it was almost black! A stunning colour. |
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| This was the one that was so dark. |
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| See the butterfly? |
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| I think this is sweet Mockorange (Philadelphus). |
As much for my benefit as your possible interest, I have made this map of the places we went so far.
Next stop: Sandhammerans - where there's SAND!
Next stop: Sandhammerans - where there's SAND!
Beautiful blossoms! I'll bet that you and I are the only two people in our respective circles of friends who know how to pronounce Kåseberga correctly!
ReplyDeleteIt's very kind and very diplomatic of you Bob, to imply that I know how to! I would only make a clumsy guess, despite my visit there. (So much Sweden, so little memory). But I am impressed you do! So, how does one pronounce Kåseberga?
DeleteUpon reflection, even I (being Swedish) am not sure I know! - as the province of Skåne has a rather special dialect (as a result of having belonged to Denmark on and off in the distant past)... :)
DeleteI don't know about Danish dialects but from my vast experience (having spent one full month in Stockholm in 1969) I would say something like this:
Deletekoh-suh-bare-guh....
Thank you Bob.
DeleteIt was a wonderful walk. I love hollyhocks. The sky is beautiful. I enjoyed everything I saw.
ReplyDeletePleased you were able to join us Emma. I hope you had a nice cool drink afterwards. Wasn't it warm!
DeleteExquisite. The whole air seems to shine just like the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe air was very clear and bright in Sweden. I always thought it was a feature of NZ, but it appears we are not the only place Alden.
DeleteYou seem to have been in Sweden at a time of magical light.
ReplyDeleteYes! It was also hot and dry too unfortunately.
DeleteLovely photos, and I'm enjoying seeing Sweden through your eyes! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are Monica. I had a wonderful time, and also of course in the area around Såffle in the centre too, although I haven't posted much about that because it was either insects (limited interest for most readers, or personal pics of family and friends)
Delete*Säffle*
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DeleteCame across on a whim to your blog for the first time and saw that you are near where a fictional Swedish detective works - Ystad. We enjoy his adventures but for the life of me I can't recall his name. I am not always so vague...
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