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Kiruna, Sweden: Jukkasjärvi (Nutti Sámi Siida and the Ice Hotel)
Today focused on Jukkasjärvi, specifically the Nutti Sámi Siida and the Ice Hotel
Kiruna, Sweden: wandering Kiruna and the northern lights
First day in Kiruna: wandering the city and seeing the Northern Lights!
Kiruna, Sweden: getting there by train
I decided to visit Kiruna, Sweden – here’s the story of how I got there by night train.
Upplandsleden 6: Steninge Slott to Sigtuna
The final segment from Steninge Slot and out to Sigtuna city center
Upplandsleden 5: Runsa to Steninge Slott
I was particularly looking forward to this section as it starts on the edge of familiar territory and then heads out into the unknown.
How I actually cooked from a cookbook
I don’t know about you, but I tend to use cookbooks as a source of inspiration. They’re great for flipping through and maybe choosing a recipe – they never quite end up getting used as much as I hope.
So, how was that sabbatical?
I am so grateful to Automattic for giving me a three-month sabbatical after working for the company for five years.
To Lauren
Lauren passed away unexpectedly last week. Due to the upcoming wedding and new COVID-19 lock-downs, I won’t be able to make it to the calling hours/funeral. I wrote a few words to be read and wanted to share them here.
Time for coffee and the newspaper
I’ve been building the habit of stopping in at the local bakery for a cappuccino. Their cups are lovely and if I’m very lucky, someone left a newspaper. I have … Continue reading Time for coffee and the newspaper
Fall, sort of?
We had a cold snap, but it’s now back up around 10-15 c. I don’t know if fall is coming or going.
Upplandsleden 4: Harva > Runsa
I was so enthusiastic about keeping up the momentum that I did the previous section on Friday, then this section on Sunday 8 August – no matter that it had … Continue reading Upplandsleden 4: Harva > Runsa
Upplandsleden 3: Harva > Kallhäll
Part three of Upplandsleden, this time from north to south. 12.8 km of adventure!
On being left-handed and playing the guitar
Apparently the first time I picked up a guitar, I held it left-handed. I didn’t know what I was doing and didn’t actually have any intention of playing, so no worries. When I actually decided to learn, I spent some time thinking: right or left-handed?
Hannah Swain Løvik 