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Bollerofen ...

... what a useful invention. But he donates heat, cozy, rustic atmosphere and the delicate scent of rising to the sky smoke flavors. And in our modern, fast-paced world all too often he returns to the man his old refuge, let him return to what since the Stone Age's most important and also most beautiful task was a fire.

Why here so I digress and indulge in reveries? The answer is spontaneous holiday. But first things first: The night from Thursday to Friday was due to a yet to be written article by little (de facto: none) marked sleep, the next morning gave me a longer stay in the university, and when I got home I just wanted 2 things: My pizza to eat and sleep. The first point of this simple collection of my needs was almost ticked off when my phone rang. I must admit to having thought for a moment, just do not go and turn myself and the caller audition, I would be sleeping already. But, no I can not do that. So the first question: "Hey Michael, what is already before" I said: "Um, yes sleep, so except for (a long time and a lot of) really has not ..." - "Well, what do you think of vacation? We have over the weekend ne rented cabin in the woods by the lake, with beautiful outhouse and sauna and all, but now is one sick. ? You go with "And I'm a spontaneous person, yes, I said," Hey, that sounds good when heck go for? ". Well, I almost regretted my spontaneity, as I heard that I had just under 1 ½ hours to pack my things and regulate everything. See you, sleep! So fast aufgefuttert the pizza, a sad look towards the bed thrown out fished the pack and then just go with my belongings in the bag!

was nearly a half hours later they release it, the fun ride in the 150km northern national park with the beautiful but not for Sweden Färnebofjärden unpronounceable name. Or should we better say random walk? Because our tool for achieving that goal were the result: a rented VW Transporter, 1 compass, 3 maps, which were characterized mainly by NOT contain our target area, a poor Map24 directions to a completely different place and obscure directions of the hut owner. That sounds like fun, especially since it is pitch dark from about 17 clock in Sweden. So we followed on our odyssey to the description of the lessor, where we lodged a brief stop in the vicinity of Uppsala for the purpose of food intake. With this purchase then the gender conflict between the 3 men and 4 women of our small expedition into the Swedish wilderness became clear. By then, as we three men, including a range eggs, bacon consumption for the purpose of morning to the shopping cart contributed. I will spare further details at this point to gender-specific dietary patterns.

Then we continued north, and it was both darker and more wooded. "I spy with my little eye, and that is ..." - "tree" -. "Mist" That I'm just not equipped with a praiseworthy sense of orientation, should be so well known. Unfortunately, my fellow passengers seemed to go like, because suddenly we were in the woods and no longer knew. The precise description of the target area was in fact, unfortunately, in the name of the resort and the first name of the owner. After some Wandering in the dark we came suddenly on a white Volvo, which apparently followed us.

Ok, we are alone in the middle of dark forest, far away from civilization, and someone is following us? This can only mean two things: 1 Confused psychopaths lie in wait for us. 2. Our landlords, who were kind enough to look for us. Or both. Well, it certainly was mainly number 2, and so we were then still on to our holiday cottage. Apparently this was one of the most charming places in the world. The somewhat droll, but quite friendly landlords had already turned all the lights and heated up the oven Boller. revealed only when you leave me but the landlord, in what a historic home we have lived since. I considered the number 1912 on the kitchen wall or for the year of construction, it is in reality only the year in which the hut from the other side of the lake, where she had been standing there for 200 years, the current location has been transplanted. At least that was what I thought he could remove it from the English-Swedish-mixture of the good woman.

A few impressions of this absolutely wonderful weekend can be found here (<- klicken).

also a deeper insight into the Swedish wildlife I was allowed this weekend. But unfortunately one of the more unpleasant Variety. Because what always me as razor must have been a particularly nasty specimen of the common marsh mosquito, at least they made sure that my hand to twice their size swelled (and growing) and I to count and including Monday to the species of one-armed bandits was allowed. My left hand was in fact nothing to be used again (except as a demonstration model for the maximum swelling power of the human hand).

The bad habit to take over American festivities, is unfortunately also not left to the Swedes. Will also find plenty of Halloween celebration. And since the Michi is not a killjoy in itself, yes, he has also involved here:

Finally, again my favorite section. Yes exactly, the Swedish daily life. Halloween to fit quite well, sometimes it is here that is really scary. I sometimes wonder whether the Swede will not a mirror at home. What I'm getting at? That I am very glad to have not run after every fashion trend. This sees the moment that is this:

for "men" (so you can see them for as such): The face adorns a pair of glasses, the frightening similarity with the model that is built in our carnival-nose glasses. But the Swedes, the mean business! The other design of the face is similar to the nasal cannula, which is indeed usually supplied with a beard. The current model in Sweden just the facial hair is a (preferably blond) mustache, which I hoped he was extinct in the early 80s.

The head is covered to a cap like in colors that do not fit the rest of the clothes, and is not removed within buildings or in warm weather.

steeped in the leggings trend just too narrow Carrot pants that also like to be sometimes too short may turn to either ugly or leather shoes (these may be tapering!) with white socks or boots as well, which goes almost to the knee (and in the course, the pants are stuffed inside). In the worst case, this looks about this:

What the women wear here so I'll tell you then next time, too, is unfortunately usually no less creepy.

Until then I wish you a pleasant weekend

of Michi

What Hair Cut Does Del La Ghetto Have

"hump-pa !"...

... "hump-pa! Hump-pa! "Why are so often" Humppa "call? Na clear because I was on Friday evening on a Eläkeläiset concert. Heidewitzka! THE time was a brilliant evening. What? Some do not know who are Eläkeläiset? Well, they have some but missed some. In this formation is a Finnish band that has dedicated their musical accomplishments of Humppa, a kind of Finnish polka. "Eläskeläiset" means in German by the way as much as "The Pensioners" because according to statement of the band Humppa really is music for pensioners. And so the band dresses well. Hey was it not just "mean"? Yes. Because at the Finns from the likeable dusty tea-dance-music of the best party soundtrack. For it to be played (more or less) well-known songs from the rock, pop and metal sector, as well as the whole thing happens faster than with this kind of music would actually be normal. Meanwhile, some highly successful original compositions were created. It is characteristic that at pretty much any song title, the word "Humppa" occurs. And the like on the stage not only performs, but also celebrated vigorously. And the Finns are always on the go very well, they play in his own statement loudly 80-100 concerts, including about 40 in Germany. And what you do on tour, unless you're on stage or rather sit? It hides things that the fans are looking for and then find can. Preferably, high-proof drinks, but sometimes a keyboard or other fun surprises. To aid the position coordinates of the hiding places are then published on the band's website. Enough digression, if you ever have the opportunity to see Eläkeläiset to live near him, should not miss, good entertainment is guaranteed.

What else happened since the last entry (which - shame on me - and is already a bit longer ago, I felled a nasty cold )? For example, broke through Sweden for a week an invasion from Germany, which opened its headquarters in my humble abode. are pictures that, it here (<- klicken!) zu sehen.

And now once again my favorite category:.. Swedish everyday life time 3 points for the first: Arts Yes, sometimes you see an athlete in the public jogging in the park, in-line skaters.. the sidewalk, half-liter Stemmklassen master in the pub. But Stockholm is more, I am surprised, for example, much to see on one of the most central places in Stockholm snow. And in late summer temperatures. obviously had a few resourceful people, both the good idea and the right sponsors, a small to be aligned snowboard competition in the middle of downtown on a staircase and a few meters away young skateboard athletes the opportunity to either the public to present themselves and their arts or public but also to break the bones. In any case, I just got this interesting opportunity to try me sometimes as a sports photographer. Here are the results . .. (<- klicken).

Second, pets also pets and their owners can be seen sometimes in public places dog owners, including animal care pollute the sidewalks (and -. In happy exceptional cases, while eliminating the pollution), stray cats, fleas in the hair . Here, too, Stockholm is more. For example, these young men in the subway station, all the way to good old pirate style:

Third. Warning signs. Not only in Germany you will be warned of the dangers at every corner of life, no! The Swedes can do this example, the lift of the Museum of Music, where one is warned not to get trapped by his garbage in the elevator (!):

Yes, sometimes they are strange, This Sweden.

I hope it remains for me and is still weighed again.

Hälsningar!

Michi

How Get An Og Mudbone

Two ...

... the price of one. Or something like that. In any case, there's now for two weeks, only one entry. So even read, be informed twice. And what is extra: More text, lots of photos and the recipe of the week!

The early bird enjoys extraordinary popularity even some contemporaries. Since I'm not a big fan of worms endeavor, however, opens up for me a sense of early abandonment of my bed is very rare. Sometimes it's worth it though, as I on a morning walk was able to discover the city:

have also, I see why the Swedes can afford the high prices without further notice: You have earned a fortune how this young man well can see,

And this week it was another change. During ¼ joined the German industrial workforce Kungshamra towards Berlin home, I was nice to his farewell party on time and very welcome visit from home. So we went directly to a large fall on a Saturday morning market in the open air museum Skansen. But what a fright! The square was deserted, not the father of the alleged huge and picturesque market with traditional Swedish crafts, food and music. Well, yes, the park also has something else to offer, as I described a few weeks ago. So diligently explored the whole park, until we eventually happen behind the apple-cafe (yes, there were big apple days in Skansen, 250 varieties have been issued!) On a path encountered that led us into a part of the park, which has been very could successfully keep hidden from us. And pot thousand! There was also that mysterious market, which could put the visitors into an inclined long past Sweden back. At the conclusion there were three types of game (moose, caribou and anything else) in a thin bread roll with cream fraiche. Actually, I find moose yes to cute to eat, but tasty they are. So all this a little more remains clear and legible, there are the pictures to this time in a specially created gallery . (<- da klicken!)

Sunday we went on with a barbecue at last again, but the real highlight of the evening was also the highlight of next Tuesday's.... Anchor Rock karaoke in the pub the atmosphere was brilliant on Tuesday even as good (and perhaps so humid and happy) that I lost myself on stage.

On Monday, my postman put things off a vestige of gross refusal to work. In anticipation of a package from home I was waiting for the messenger who should I be happy with just that. Strangely, my doorbell rang not. As if the lazy sergeant, she has not pressed. But what it did not stop to report an "unsuccessful delivery attempt" and throw me a note in the mailbox. Oh great. Picking up a package designed in fact so far as difficult as that one has to rely on public transportation. Typically, the problem is not in Stockholm, were it not for this one and only line that goes to the package center. The fact has the highest unpleasant property, only 3 times a day to drive for 2 hours in half hour. And usually only when I'm sitting in the university. So I could only take one-hour trip on Thursday to aid delivery of my caring family and I found pleasure in receiving the content. And I was pleased! Thank you for this!

And now once again my favorite category: Swedish everyday life. First U-Bahn. After I would not be so incredible driving skills on the Swedish subway drivers, I move this time zuleibe art. Emergency brakes are indeed in itself a thoroughly practical. You have to draw in an emergency the emergency brake and the train brakes. Our friend Wikipedia says this: "An emergency a technical device to trigger an immediate braking is to avert danger." Immediately? Not so with the Swedes! Pressing a Swedish "Nödbroms", this has the incredible effect that the train stops at the next station. In an emergency, so the train stops right where it always has, and while at the same time that he holds as usual. Wonderful. I hope I never come here in a notbremsungsbedürftige situation. Such might occur, for example, if one is caught in the train door. "Moment that can do so not happen! "screams because to some outraged. That's right. At least in Germany train doors are usually equipped with sensors designed to prevent jamming of people. In Sweden, the only safeguard is a sign on the subway door, which states that one can but please do not be trapped by the door because they could be damaged. Thank you also.

Second: Holidays. Each country has its own. Some countries, however, simply celebrate the holidays of other countries that are in their country of origin or in fact hardly celebrated at least not too intense. So I was a little surprised with a poster in the university Germany flag to see what was that on 3 October, the Day of German Unity is celebrated on the campus. The whole combination is then preferably also with a little Oktoberfest, German beer and German sausages. And not just at university, otherwise here are several places either celebrate German Unity Day, Oktoberfest, or both.

is rumored to student life, especially regarding food, sad and privation. The rumors even in such a little truth to it, the increased incidence of instant noodles Asia shows on my shopping list as well as the establishment of the "Noodle Connection" by my Turkish hall comrades and me. In this association is the nightly preparation of this food in the foreground. Manufacturers also will document all tastes and examined by an expert jury. . I also a big fan of so-called "real" food, am here even the recipe for a kreirte of me pasta sauce (yes, I know already noodles Who does not fit to do so, with this sauce also like the following about watering: Rice , gnocchi, fried potatoes, toast.).

"The cock crows not the end 'of the night

because Michael makes his sauce."

take Man: 1-2 pieces (about 200-300g) chicken breast (or from the turkey), 200-300g brown mushrooms, 1 onion, 1 package cream fraiche (200g), 2-3 corners cheese (about 40-60g), 1 bouillon cube ( the good vegetable stock), a good drink of milk and spices to taste, to taste.

And so they go before: the chicken breast cut into small pieces and down because in frying pan or wok, fry the. After some time add the onion (cut into small pieces before!). When the chicken is no longer raw, it is recommended (not just wash off, clean it with kitchen roll!) The cleaned mushrooms, cream fraiche, the cheese and the stock cube (if you do not like it as spicy, should perhaps take only ½ or ¾) to also cut into the pan to prevent the poor fowl's so lonely. Stir vigorously and milk and mix until the sauce reaches the desired consistency and has the stock cube dissolved. Then season to taste with salt and pepper, to taste with other seasonings. Again, plenty of stir and pour over the selected side dish, preferably spaghetti. Done. Who found this recipe in calories you can keep them and lie down on the hips.

Oh, of course, should not be to the appropriate protective clothing refrain:

And next time I tell even my bolognese recipe (no surprise, again a pasta sauce!).

It wishes you a pleasant time to the next entry

of Michi