A travel day, from our wonderful picnic spot, the Hörle Rest Stop, off the E4 near Värnamo, southwards to Malmö (just across the Öresund from Copenhagen and Denmark).
First, a few pictures of our rest stop — it was so magnificent that it deserves special mention!
Then, travel shots — they need little or no comment.
A shot we (almost) got, of white, pink and green 'marshmallows'!
Interesting rumble strips — the outer one
is a real wake-up call!
We're coming southwards again, into deciduous forests ...
... but there are still lots of conifers about!
Wildflowers by the wayside can be spectacular
A shot we (almost) got, of white, pink and green 'marshmallows'!
Interesting rumble strips — the outer one
is a real wake-up call!
We're coming southwards again, into deciduous forests ...
... but there are still lots of conifers about!
Wildflowers by the wayside can be spectacular
We found a large shopping centre
for Macca's and to shop
Old, classic, convertibles are popular here
And then, into Malmö. We got to First Camp Malmö, a very well set up campsite on the beach near the Øresundsbron, which we will cross into Denmark in a couple of days. The campsite is very well set up — another case of the Swedes knowing how to do things properly! We wandered down to the beach to check out the bridge, than back to the van for dinner, movies, and bed!
Distance driven — today, 170 miles ( 275 km ); to date, 26,616 miles ( 42,836 km )
Dorothy and I took a short break down the SE Coast to Beachport and loved the delightful sea-side setting and very clean facilities, but I think your settings are even better!
ReplyDeleteAren't the houses in the country magnificent? Everything looks so green and inviting, as do the harvested 'marshmallows' : )
That church on the island you visited the other day was stunning; and so glad they are sealing it from outside elements. Love the bikes, motorbikes and convertibles that are being used to get around in summer .. perhaps not so appropriate in winter : (
Really interesting history in the Husquvana factory - at one time I really wanted a motor cross motor bike of their brand, because they had an excellent reputation for reliability. And who would imagine the history behind safety matches? The three star logo is certainly ubiquitous overseas. As an aside, it has become quite difficult to find matches for sale - Redhead matches were at every shop at one time I seem to remember.
Enjoy the trip over the bridge and tunnel to Denmark, and I hope the hottest days of summer are behind you and pleasant warmth abounds,
Russell xx
Hi. Russell has said most of it. Was impressed with the truck rest stop. The pink wildflowers looked lovely from a distance, but what were they? Nerines? Loved the elk crossing sign. We have the rumble-lines on our SE freeway (needed) but could also do with the heavy vehicle rumbles on the outer edge I think. Loved the lone horseman riding by in the paddock. Glad you are near the sea. Suzie, as I do, needs that geography I believe. I can stare out at the seafronts at Glenelg, Brighton and Somerton from where I sit here in my office and I often do it for inspiration. Fireworks nights there are spectacular. The new Royal Adelaide Hospital sits across the end of West terrace in the city now and we can no longer look on into pretty North Adelaide. It's a real bummer. Who would put a major hospital at the T of two major arterial roads, with a train line immediately behind it, and a helipad on its roof, plus a huge cheese grater looking building (medical research which is providing very good quality research inside)? The South Australian bloody- minded labour Government is who! And SA will stay in major debt because of it for decades as well. It's very ugly to look at, but it's a mercy that stays therein are meant to be VERY short.. I think the infrastructure building projects in SA at present are most of its boat floaters since most of our major industries are disappearing rapidly now. The disappointment for me is that the Opposition is very weak and it looks as though Labour knows all the tricks in the trade for staying in place. If it were a genuinely Socialist government it wouldn't be so bad, but it seems bluer than Reckitts to me. Had a collapse in a heap day yesterday, but am now back in the saddle again. David is not wearing his hearing aids now because he says they irritate his ears! Get that fixed? Nah! It may have lots to do with our present situation I think as I think it did with Aunty Bet. The bridge and coastline look lovely. Oh well, from chilly Adelaide, love and blessings to you and will look forward to Malmo news. Love ya, Very much, Cathy.
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