Prelude I selected Abisko (samic Ãbeskovvu = ocean forest) over my earlier inclinations towards Kiruna or Narvik. The reasons may seem untenable - I wanted to check the beginning of the celebrated Kungleden, stay in an area close to the wilderness and has less people 😉 😛 I had desired at least a glimpse of Northern … Continue reading Short trip to Abisko
The north polar version of the Blue Hour/TwilightIn the polar regions and more southern regions like Lapland experience “blue twilight” or the presence of sunlight despite the sun is hidden below the horizon a few degrees.What is special in the Arctic is that the winter twilight can last for hours instead for just a few … Continue reading Polar Blue Hour/Twilight
There are times when your exploration plans(or plans, in genera)l don't work out and you feel low. Then during the return journey, when you have aplenty time with no targets, the mind rejuvenates itself from the stable and steady entities in the surroundings and settles itself down. Then it finds words to express itself ... … Continue reading Drop in the Sea
A post from the unpublished archives, possibly from 2007/2008.This is how a single guy would relate his 'single' situation with the HTTP error messages. They are technically no way foolproof but the intent here is humor based on a bit of technicality 😉 *************************************************************************************400 - Largest chunk of requests get this - inappropriate ways to … Continue reading The analogy of the HTTP error messages to the reasons why guys remain single
Steam-engine driven trains are still widely run during the Swedish summers, and are beloved. Having said that, keeping them running even for a 4 months takes humongous efforts. These old beasts need to be repaired, refurbished to ensure they are safe and runnable during summer. The volunteers work on weekends during the long Swedish winters … Continue reading Steam engines resting for the winter
Life is about being kinetic 