Mindful in Gothenburg

Just think that it is so easy to long to be far away, even though you have so much beauty to explore nearby. I have lately discovered the islands around Gothenburg. Recently we went to Asperö where I have never been before. Asperö is an island in Gothenburg's southern archipelago where about 400 inhabitants live. A smaller island that I think is sometimes passed by as many instead travel to the larger islands of the archipelago. We traveled from Saltholmen boat terminal to Asperö Östra (Eastern Asperö) which is the first stop with the ferry. It only takes about 10 minutes. You can now also take ferries to the southern archipelago from Stenpiren Travel Centre. Once on the island it is quiet, there are not a lot of people and everything is very close so you do not have to walk very far. We took with us salads from the mainland and we ate these for lunch by the boat harbour. After this we walked to the small shop to buy ice cream and drinks. We decided to walk up to the top of the vie...

I had tried yoga and meditation for a while and heard of different types of retreat. It seemed like something nice to go away to. Also, a good way to change the environment. So last year I searched on google to see what was out there. I didn't want it to be too far way or too expensive. I then found a silent retreat organised by the Swedish Church. Not expensive, not far away and just over the day. It sounded good. That time, last spring, I went with my boyfriend. It was very interesting and nice to spend the day together like that. After a few hours when the silence broke, it felt, strange enough, as if you didn't have to say anything. It was as if you had already spoken to each other on another level. This year I went on the silent retreat for the second time, but this time by myself. Just to see if it became a different experience. A retreat, for those who wonder, is in this case a quiet day of reflection, rest and peace. The day is varied with meditation, walk, service, lun...

A sunny and windless day without a cloud in sight. We are going on a spontaneous trip to a near and new place. The desire to discover and explore can be so stimulating.  From the Nils Ericson terminal we leave with bus 291 towards Gothenburg's northern archipelago and get off at Hönö Pinan harbour. We walk along the northern part of Hönö until we reach Ramleberget. Here the scenery is beautiful and dramatic. Where we walk, climb and jump over stones and rocks we are reminded about traces and stories of the Bronze Age. So amazing that nature has saved those memories. Against a rock wall we eat lunch and enjoy the silence and the views. On our way back we walk through the Ersdalen nature reserve on the northwestern Hönö, a green beautiful contrast to the rocky Ramleberget. Since Hönö is quite big, there are thoughts about returning here to the southern parts like Hönö Klåva. Best to take our walking shoes that time as well. 🙏 For more information about Hönö En solig och vindstill...

Vinga is located at the far western end of the archipelago. One could reach here by boat in one and a half hours from Stenpiren. The magic about Vinga is that its almost always good weather out there. Here is remarkable nature and the surroundings are very peaceful and silent. The island is quite small so one can walk around the island or why not visit the lighthouse and enjoy the view. Its also easy to fall asleep resting on a blanket while listening to the waves as they hit the rocks. I think that this could probably be the simplest, most effective and beautiful way to enjoy nature and truly be one with it. 🙏 For more information about Vinga Vinga ligger vid skärgårdens yttersta västra ände. Man kan nå hit med båt som tar en och en halv timme från Stenpiren. Det magiska med Vinga är att det nästan alltid är bra väder där ute. Här är anmärkningsvärd natur och omgivningen är mycket fridfull och tyst. Ön är ganska liten så man kan gå runt ön eller varför inte besöka fyren och njuta ...