We were 6 adults and 5 children (3 and under), so entertainment, creative distraction and downright "bribery and corruption", were major themes during the week. Jonathan, pictured with Max, was a genius at the 1st two - he also caught the record cod (5lb) in his first 20 minutes of fishing!
We stayed in a log cabin (with smaller cabins) by the sea, 2 hours north of Gothenburg.
58.247742, 11.493988 on Google Earth - black roof.
We enjoyed this view from the outside dining table. The house has its own wooden jetty from which we fished for crabs, went on boat trips and jumped in from during sauna visits.
There was loads to do and places to explore (Claudia and Max pictured in nearest kayak). The water formed a focus for a lot of what we did.
I found fishing a very useful way to deal with my thoughts and emotions regarding chemo and upcoming surgery. Casting into very deep water proved very meditative, as well as a chance to supply organic cod to the dinner table. I let the biggest one get away (it was <--------------- that ---------------> big!! ..... err, preverbially speaking).
Max and Louis had a great time - despite what the picture appears to show!
I am jealous. There is no way around it. I wish I could have been there too with all you guys! Sounds wonderful!!
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