As has become our routine, we pack our things in the morning and leave the accommodation fairly early, because once again we have a lot planned today. Our first destination is the colourful fishing huts of Smögenbryggan on the southern west coast of Sweden. The drive there drags on, because the road ahead of us is being resurfaced and it takes a while before we can overtake the three construction vehicles.
When we arrive, we are overwhelmed by all the colours of the little houses and the shimmering light blue sea. We take lots of photos and then walk (or rather climb) over large, loose rocks nearby all the way to the sea. From there we have a great view of a lighthouse and a sailing boat leaning into the wind.
We drive on to the “Backa Rock Carvings” in Brastad. There we see depictions carved into stone that date from the Bronze Age. The images, some 3000 to 4000 years old, can still be clearly made out. Among other things they show the god Thor and a horse, which people back then sacrificed to the god after winning a traditional horse race.
Our second-to-last stop is the Stångehuvud nature reserve in Lysekil. There is a path there that leads towards the sea. Once again we have a very beautiful view of sailing boats and enjoy the sea breeze.
Then we head on to our Airbnb. Suddenly the GPS says: “Take the ferry!” and we think we must have taken a wrong turn. Or maybe not? Together with lots of cars and lorries we drive onto the ferry. The ferry sets off right away. We can get out and enjoy the wind. On the way to the next island another ferry comes the other way, and it is even carrying a service bus. That’s an interesting form of public transport for a change! Everything runs very smoothly and we are still not sure whether the whole thing is actually free of charge!?
Our Airbnb is on the island of “Orust” on a small farm. The young hosts welcome us warmly and explain everything to us. They even have a flea market, which they open especially for us. The flea market fills an entire, very large shed and offers all kinds of junk and antiques.
In the evening we keep it very simple this time: There are microwave meals, fresh bread and a tomato and mozzarella salad.
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