springtime woes

what is it with spring cleaning? in sweden, this is the time of year when you actually get a glimpse of your next door neighbours busying themselves outdoor with all the work which need to be done before summer.

this year is no different. as the weather got warm and "friendly" we started off trimming the bushes, the trees and plucking out unwanted weeds around the garden. mowing the lawn is a must, if you don't want them grass grow as tall as your house. we have already stocked dried branches in big paper bags ready for use for next winter - our fireplace gets real active during wintertime warming up the house for that cozy feeling. we love sitting around the fireplace, tell stories and read our book with loads of hot choco and tea within our reach.

gee, summer is just around the corner. sunshine is sure on its way - or so as most Swedes would hope and pray. but for now, we have to prioritize the work to be done around the house. the springtime clean up has to be done ... then we can map out travel plans for the summer holiday later. one just doesn't know where to start. soon enough the motor and sailing boats alike will be slipped off from the docks - time to "sweet talk" with the summer winds! i can't wait to see the line of beautiful yachts at the harbours - they sure are a glorious sight at sea.

if the weather would play tricks on us this year, we'd probably join the exodus and expedition into the hot and warm countries as Spain, Portugal or anywhere in Asia - Thailand is the favourite destination of many Swedes. let's just wait and see ...