sittin’ in the river

It’s been a long, cold winter with lots of snow. Lots of snow means lots of water when it’s finally starting to thaw. Lots of water leads to a majestic spring flood which turns even tiny river Fyris into a violent swirl of water. This year Fyris flooded over its brims and many Upsalians wandered down to view Fyris’ herald of the coming spring. And in a couple of days May is here. May whom we greet with songs and bonfires. Other nations may talk of Awesome June, but Swedes sing to praise May the Magnificent with flowers in her hair. May – the carrier of hope and joy. She’s almost here now. Finally.

gustavianum stays calm

half flooded, half seated

burr

please have a seat

Knock knock

flooding audience

don’t fence me in

sittin’ in the river

swirl

sun bathing

sink or swim – boardwalk

swirl

half flooded, half seated

sink or swim