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traces in the snow – headstones at lat 65 N

A few head stones from a churchyard today. The first is a family grave with a group of stones framed with a little fence. At least two children of the family didn’t reach adulthood. The second is the big cross … Continue reading

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midvinter midday

The midvinter – the endpoint of the sun’s travel from north and the starting point for the return – usually occurs December 21. The Swedish name day this day – the shortest day of the year – is Thomas, which … Continue reading

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