That time of the year

It is that that time of the year in Scandinavia. The end of springtime.

In the South of Sweden, where I live, this is the time when the traditional yellow fields of rape are in bloom. This brings memories for us of our childhood, the end of school terms, family occasions & the always exiting hope of summer arriving.

I usually joke by saying that our challenge in Scandinavia is that summer for us is only one week, & it is a different week every year. It is not entirely a joke.

Our seasonal changes & long winters mean that the arrival of summer is a blessing. The weather during summer is so important & with daylight 24/7 (for a period of time) – we spend all of our time outdoors. It is like we need to collect & save heat, light & energy for our long winters.

So soon it is time for that week – welcome summer 2024.