2022 The Northern Route – Gardens
I was shocked and found it an interesting coincidence that I sat beneath it the first time I chose to just be present with all that was growing there, to silently admire the trees and other plants and feel the spirit of the place. The informational plaque beneath it...
2022 The Northern Route – Visby Gotland
My hotel in Visby is located within the area that makes it special—a well preserved medieval city with cobbled surfaces throughout and ancient buildings and hollowed out cathedrals, narrow winding streets and a remnant wall and watchtowers built to protect the old...
2022 The Northern Route – Silja Serenade
Now I’m on the Silja Serenade, the ferry to Stockholm, which feels a bit like a floating version of Las Vegas: clubs, casino, expensive shops, the whole array. I won’t enjoy this but it ends mid-morning tomorrow so won’t last long and I’m always pleased to be on a...
2022 The Northern Route – Helsinki
3 October: Can’t say why but I developed a beginning affection toward Helsinki. The area of the city where my hotel was and where I did my walking, which is said to be city center, is typical big city in many ways but car traffic isn’t so bad, trolleys seem everywhere...
