Author Archives: gordiestravels

I will miss my host, Elly, who has looked after me so well, my own cute cottage – so very cosy, her amazing garden, and the solitude. So peaceful and restful.

One of the unexpected luxuries here is to walk barefoot on the grass. Doing this in Australia is fraught with danger. Green ants, spiky plants, and sgarp, nasty bindii all try and spoil the party. Here, the grass is soft, fragrant, mossy, and delicious on the soles of your feet. For a place with suchContinue reading “Barefoot on the grass in Sweden”

Thank you, Elly, for taking me here.. Fascinating. Except my drone shit itself and flew into a fucking tree.. I’ve made a Warranty Claim.

Tuesday 27 August 2024 14 degrees sun n clouds

I’m sleeping in the teeny cabin. Awesome. I’m so lucky… Home picked red currents and wild cherries! To die for!

I was richly rewarded with super neat, productive farms, stunning flower gardens, wildflowers, and gorgeous homes. Monday 26 August 2024 – all day Sunshine, clouds around 20 degrees but very windy.

Monday 26 August 2024 Check out the toll charges. Mind you, the 2 bridges and tunnel are ENGINEERING MARVELS worth every cent just to see them and drive. The ocean views are spectacular. Breath taking, actually! 19 to 20 degrees.  Sunny. Dry but a biting cold wind. Sweden is already a whole bunch cheaper thanContinue reading “Denmark 200 kilometres to Sweden”

Hans Christian Andersen. Odense Sunday afternoon 25th August 2024 – sunny, breezy. Walking. Absorbing. History. Culture. Art. Poetry. Thoughts. Thinking. Admiring.