Preikestolen

Here's our favorite part of our vacation in Norway: the Preikestolen!

To do this hike, we took the ferry from Stavanger to go to Tau which is on the opposite coast. On arrival, we caught a bus that took us to the start of the hike.

And here we were not alone! I have never seen so many people on a hiking trail!

The hike takes about four hours. The landscapes were beautiful and varied and when we got to the top: WOW !!!!!

Despite the strong wind and many people, we could have stayed for hours enjoying the view. I was happy because despite my vertigo, I could go to the Preikestolen ;)

When we sat eating our picnic facing this incredible view, we said that we will absolutely return to Norway again to see more.

London / Holland park

First series of photos from our holiday in London. As the weather was very hot sometimes, it was very pleasant to walk in the parks of the city. Holland park located in the west, not far from where we stayed, was very nice and cool.

Also perfect for some acrobatics...

mountains & clouds

 On the road towards the Pyrenees.

I love seeing this mountain barrier driving.

This photo was taken by my daughter between Toulouse and Foix.

After 7.5 hours of driving, we finally arrive ... 

Clouds have wonderful colors during sunsets. 

After 4 days of sunshine, the weather changed.

Weather forecast has announced a storm.

Almost 2 days of storm. I had never seen that. Unfortunately I couldn't take pictures when we were at 2000 meters altitude because the wind and snow blowing too hard. 

Last Saturday, on the way back between Poitiers and Tours,

we saw incredible skies and clouds during sunset.

Sunday

That was yesterday morning.

It was yesterday afternoon. The Carmen opera by Bizet, a great time!

In the forest

I've been out all day today.

This morning I returned to riding after 1 month off (because I fell and I had a sprain...).

I was a little stressed but finally everything went well, I rode a mare that I really appreciate.

At the end of day, we went for a walk in the forest. The weather was mild and it was nice to enjoy the quiet. Many trees are still green. We will return in two weeks to see and enjoy more yellow and orange leaves.

Do you know Sandhamn?

Back in Sweden, maybe because I am very hot today ...

you're going to think I always complain ... (this is a French specialty ...).

Sandhamn is located in the archipelago of Stockholm (2 and a half hours by boat). There is a small village where a hundred people live all year. There are also plenty of holiday cabins which are well integrated into the landscape.

So here are some pictures of my first day at Sandhamn. The weather was cool and the sky was gray. I walked along the beach and in the forest too. It was absolutely quiet and I didn't see anyone! I enjoyed this quiet time. Luckily I had brought several good books ;)