Monthly Archives: June 2017

Göta Canal Day One

Posted on June 30, 2017 by volovecto

This trip to Sweden was not only about Midsommar and visiting family.  It was 50 years ago that my sister spent the summer in Sweden with our Grandmother and cruised the Göta Canal the first time.  It was our idea to … Continue reading →

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Glad Midsommar

Posted on June 28, 2017 by volovecto

We departed Skane for Småland and a visit with family.  Our maternal great grandmother immigrated from Sweden in 1890.  Her brothers stayed in Sweden, and their family welcomed us for Midsommar. Småland is another beautiful area of Sweden with farms like … Continue reading →

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Southern Sweden: Skåne , Viking Stones, and a Swedish winery (kind of)

Posted on June 25, 2017 by volovecto

I am back in Sweden for Midsommar, a beautiful time to visit.  After meeting my sister in Copenhagen, we took the very short train ride to Malmo, Sweden and picked up a rental car.  Sweden is an easy country for … Continue reading →

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