Coming from Africa as I do, I have often wondered why so many countries use African lions as national symbols. Lion are used to represent sports teams, in fables, in mythology, as biblical emblems. I suppose it is to symbolise… Read More ›
Stockholm
Wheat cats at Vete-katten!
There is a famous bakery in Stockholm called Vete-Katten. It is very northern European in design with antique decor, and the café part is a labyrinth of cosy inter-leading rooms and narrow corridors. The homey decor reminds me of ‘granny’s… Read More ›
Swedish citizenship
On the 6th June this year (Sweden’s national day), it was three years since my Swedish citizenship ceremony, four years since I received citizenship, and exactly 20 years since I first came to Sweden. I came to Sweden on a… Read More ›
My pretty day yesterday
I recently moved offices, after 16 years in the same place. From our Jakobs torg office, I had a lovely view of the park and the gorgeous church. The view was beautiful, summer and winter. Now, my office is at… Read More ›
Summer Stockholm from my office window
She is a beautiful city when she has her summer clothes on. Built on 14 islands, she is beauty on water! And here she is in autumn!
Rather chilly in Stockholm today
…and I forgot my gloves!
