Yesterday we arrived in this city of winter sports – also known as Lahti or Lahtis. It is famous for its ski jumping hills, radio towers, and the nickname “Finland’s Chicago”. It is not the first time we visit the town, as Susann has some family here. Lahti greeted us with sunshine, blue skies, and…
The winter is really staying this year and I guess that we will have to wait a few more weeks before spring arrives. We are spending the weekend on the Åland Islands and have so far had cold temperatures and sunshine. In other words, the conditions are perfect for enjoying the winter landscapes that surround…
The real winter has finally arrived in Kista and Stockholm. Snow has been falling and we have basically been snowed in. That means that we have had to stay indoors most of the time – at least some of us, Susann still needs to go to work Well, I have actually caught a cold and…
This morning when we woke up the world outside our window was white. Some lazy snow flakes were falling towards the ground. It was the first morning in a long time that the ground was white. Many people think of Sweden as a cold country. Of course it’s true for some parts of the country,…