Sweden road trips Part I

Can it be that you put Ashwin and a long weekend together, and not have a road trip !!! So, off we went discovering the region of Skane in an Octavia. Skane is pretty much flat and full of huge lush green fields and its beautiful. We had 3 days from 7th to 8th of June and started with the southern area. We decided to skip the expressway and took the scenic route marked on the map. First day- Ystad !

Ystad with its pretty houses, cobbled streets and half-timbered houses had us mesmerized. I thought it to be straight out of a picture post-card. What could be more beautiful? Or so I thought before I saw more of Sweden later. For some reason, it was completely deserted. There were just us and some senior citizen tourists roaming the pedestrian streets. Guess it being the national day holiday and bright and sunny to top it, the Swedes were out on some beach. Well, we liked it all the more.

We visited Ales Stenar, Swedish stone henge in Kaseberga which is a short distance from Ystad. Its on a cliff and the view of the sea next to it is stunning.

Next day, bright and early, we started north to the town of Helsingborg. This time we decided to stick to the highway and got there real fast. Its a pretty coastal town with a harbour and the Danish town of Helsingor in view across the sea. There are ferries takingyou across. We lingered long enough for lunch and we were off again- this time looking for Soderasen National Park which is nearby.

I think we were not quite expecting what we experienced at Soderasen National Park. Which is why it had us completely bowled over. Firstly, its really big and really green! Then it had hiking trails all over it. Since, we'd had a good lunch and lots of energy, what just started as a stroll in the park ended up in a solid 8 kms hike. And I have never enjoyed a trek as much ever in my life. I think thats because everything was just perfect and in place- beautiful weather, lots of green around, full stomach and a great trail.

लागू आणि आम्ही लोहोगड मार्गे

मी आणि सारंग आणि तृप्ति आणि नेहा लोहोगडावर गेलो होतो काही वर्शन पूर्वी। माला वाटत नाही की आता त्यांचा पैकी कोणी चढू शकेल आता।

Women's Football in Malmo

we chanced upon this match between the local cub LDB and some other club. I was sneezing most of the time but the weather was perfect.

empty road near Amboli, Kolhapur apr 07

When travelling we always use Baba's car. the honda city auto... its the best easy to drive and easy on the petrol.
This picture shows a small laid back road near Amboli near Kolhapur. We walked a lot in these forests.
There was just me and Trupti as usual on this trip also. Most of our friends have little or no time for such idle passtimes; only me and T seem to have plenty of time for all such trips.
We have travelled on such trips at least 4 to five times a year since our marriage.

Torups Forest

After a week of non-stop runny nose cos of pollen allergy, Ashwin decided to take it head on and visit the beech forest Torups, 15 kms from Malmo on Sun 18th. We expected the worst and what do you know !! nothing happened to him there !!

It was heavenly. They have these walks from 2 kms to 10 kms marked and you could take whichever one you fancy; depending ofcourse upon you energy levels !!(which you could replenish at the cafe there!) Anyway, for me, it was just out of this world!! Beautiful weather, thick woods,and my man for company!! I just love being in places like these. I feel so peaceful and excited at the same time ! forget it! I can't explain it !! I could've walked in there the whole day. But, I had a recovering patient with me,. So had to turn back !!

Lund sweden

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Malmo in full bloom

We're in Malmo, Sweden for 3 months starting May. The city's in full bloom, it being spring time now. Ashwin's got a brand new haristyle for this trip. Co-incidentally, everyone around here sports the same look !!