Background Limestone was formed 135-70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period . In some of the coastal Skåne, the limestone layer is up to 40 meters thick. Interspersed with the limestone is flint . It was also exploited and used as a building material. Not just in Skåne but also in Gotland and other lime-rich areas, houses plastered with lime are … Continue reading A defunct lime kiln
Context Cyclone Amy hit Sweden between October 3 - 5, 2025. The SMHI had issued red alerts, which included the risk of tree fall, strong winds and heavy rainfall. Ignoring all these warnings, I decided to camp in the woods. I took the risk due to the following reasons: I had decided that date at … Continue reading Camping in a storm
Storbåten King Gustav Vasa decided that the inhabitants on the Småland coast should deliver salted fish to the markets in Söderköping and Norrköping. In order to handle these long voyages, the boat builders started creating a new type of boat. This new boat could sail with a big load. Access to good materials in the … Continue reading Storbåten
PreludeGaldhøpiggen: Overview of Routes.ItineraryDay-1: Driving from Sweden to Norway.Day-2: Relaxation in Otta and Lom.Day-3: Attempt to summit Galdhøpiggen.Part-1: Commencing from SpiterstulenPart-2: Trails and gradient commence !Part-3: First patches of snow, first plateau.Part-4: The Styggebreen glacier is visible, Svellnose is still far away !Part-5: Svellnose partially bypassed, Keilhaus topp and Galdhøppigen summits visible.Part-6: Keilhaus topp surpassed, … Continue reading Hike to Galdhøpiggen.
A reconstructed Buoggi A buoggi was used in the autumn and spring camp when the equipment used in the winter and summer seasons was shifted. Here the equipment needed for milking the reindeer and for work during the summer was kept. Everything belonging to the winter season such as winter clothing and reindeer harnesses were … Continue reading Buoggi: A Sami storage rack
Life is about being kinetic 