Our Last Week,,,,

We just returned from 4 days in Uto. We cut it short by a day to get back and sell some stuff. But, the island we beautiful. It reminds me of the Gulf Islands in British Columbia. There were no people on the ferry or camping which was fabulous for us. This is the benefit of unemployment, you get to go when everone else is working. Her is our time in Uto, one of the southern islands in the Stockholm archipelago.

This is a view from the windmill, which is the highest point on the island. That is the ferry leaving. It goes direct from Stockholm once a day and is a 3 and 1/2 hour ride. It is beautiful to sit and gaze at the islands and the tons of boats in the water. Swedes love their boating.

Saniya watching the ferry as it leaves us on Uto.

Kisses while crossing...the archipelago that is. There isn't really a "sea" to cross but you get the jist.

Saniya and me. Girl power! Saniya is very into the "girls" sticking together.

We took our packpacks, bikes and camped. So, this was it on Rob's back and I had the same with Saniya on my bike.

Very Swedish Uto shot. Note the windmill in the bachground. It was built in 1791. Uto was a big mining island for 800 years. It has a long history and was a significant island at different times in history. But, it is most known for it's mining and a "to be seen" place in the 1800's. Today it is lots of fields and forest with nice beaches. Half of the island is used for military training. This is undeveloped natural areas that we rode through. There are signs saying they are done for the summer can use the space. Thank you Swedish military for sharing! Also, there are 400 full-time residents that live on the island and there were quite a few farms.

This is the Uto church. Very beautiful, on the lake. We tried to fly a kite near there, but the wind was not cooperating. We tend to hang out by churches since we came to Sweden. They are open spaces that are groomed, usually fenced (good for Rowan) and usually quiet and peaceful. Interesting .

Saniya and Rowan playing in the water in front of our tent. We had a great view and the campground almost to ourselves. Ahhh...

Swimming, splashing and general activity. Need I say more.

Sleeping tegether. Thanks Rob for the beautiful Yasmiene shot. But, it is cozy with mom and daughter.

We decided to do a family photo. Why not...!


It's all about the lollipops when asking for cooperation. The small bribe can go a long way.

Today is Midsommar and we will go to Skansen. We thought it was appropriate as it is what we did for Midsommar when we first arrived. This is the raising of the Maypole with dancing and singing. I think one of the biggest holidays for Scandinavia. I am sure I will have more pixs of that in a few days.

We have the next week in Stockholm and we will leave our apartment for good. We will then begin a two week driving trip to the north before heading back to L.A. visit family anf friends.