I don’t have a lot of experience kayaking. So a two day self guided sea kayaking trip sounds like a good opportunity to learn new stuff. Christina set me up with the right equipment. Long narrow kayak. Lots of dry bags. Neoprene boots. Waterproof map. Even a pair of paddling gloves. After a brief description on how to get in/out of the kayak, I was off. Surrounded by the blue Continue…
While at the conference, we got passes for public transportation. Thoughtful organizers. Thanking them, we, responsible researchers, used them. For ferries. To see the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago! Gorgeous sunny day! Perfect for freezing while taking pictures on the outside deck. Went ashore on the furthest island possible. Vrango. Deserted. Ghost town -ish. Empty holiday houses. Hiked around the island. Rocks. Birds. Little trees. The cute, tamed and boring side Continue…
I came to this parade thing with no expectations. I didn’t know exactly what will happen. I also didn’t bother googling the term. What I know now (also after finally reading about it on Wikipedia) is this parade is organised by the students from a technical university in Gothenburg. They completely block the city center for an afternoon (in Romania you would be lynched by drivers if you try that Continue…
Friday afternoon. Packing. Checked the weather report and only a small rain was forecasted for Saturday, in the evening. With high confidence. Great, so I don’t need to take ALL my rain gear. Friday evening. Arriving in Moeciu during a pretty serious rain. Registered for the race, then went to the guesthouse. Checked the weather report again. Heavy rain announced all Saturday. Just. Great. Last year’s EcoMarathon I ran the 14k Continue…
After a couple of days roaming in Gothenburg (or Göteborg [Swedish].. or Yotebori [reading]), I … don’t have a lot to say about the city. I haven’t noticed and I haven’t heard about any must-see attractions. Three of the top four things to see according to Tripadvisor are outdoorsy. Went running in a park and (got) scared (by) a deer. The buildings look like they were assembled from Ikea cardboard (yes, I am that ignorant Continue…