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Sverige Syndrome

So, here I am at the Urshult Hotell computer typing up my next blog post.  It has been rather a rough week for my energy levels and I find myself this Saturday evening feeling exhausted and in need of perking … Continue reading

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15 things

Inspired by a recent conversation I had with a friend about gratitude, here are 15 things I am grateful for today, in this moment, here and now. My good health.  For example, all my limbs are working, enabling me to … Continue reading

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A musical day

So, here I am on an autumnal morning in Urshult and I would like to write about my day yesterday. I played piano at a sångstund in our local home for older people.  The event was held in one of … Continue reading

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Keeping cool

It has been quite a season so far:  a heatwave causing temperatures in Urshult to rise as high as 33 degrees.  The number of guests has also risen and includes cyclists, dancers, Germans, Swedes, families, bus drivers, single travellers, market … Continue reading

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The unglamorous bits interwoven with joy

Dear blog readers, Most of my posts are really positive – singing the praises of this beautiful Småland countryside, describing stimulating encounters with interesting guests and posting lovely pictures to accompany my posts.  However, as with most things in life, … Continue reading

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Dogs, Danes and dips in the lake

It is another day at Urshult Hotell and work is in full-swing.  We have 14 Danish guests staying for the weekend, filling the hotel with conversation, laughter and good times. The weather is hot and the garden is in full … Continue reading

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Swedish Snapshots

Dear friends, It’s time for another post! In some ways this has been a tough week: I came down with a random vomiting bug last Friday and felt tired and grotty for several days. This meant I missed out on … Continue reading

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Summer in Sweden

Dear friends, It’s been a while since I last wrote (14 months!!) How are you all? Here in Urshult Hotell we are in full flow of the busy summer season. A heady mix of  meeting new guests and greeting those … Continue reading

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At home

It is time to write my blog again and I have been looking forward to this precious moment.  Writing is a brilliant way for me to process the dynamic flow of changes that are currently coursing through my life.  Our … Continue reading

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Life is…

A few thoughts on life: Life is an adventure “When I grow up, I want to be an adventurer” I wrote, aged 4.  I drew an accompanying picture of myself thrashing through a wild jungle, displaying equally wild hair.  This masterpiece was … Continue reading

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