First Day At The Boardwalk
Today was the first day I go to the boardwalk in Smögen. We call it Bryggan. It's the most popular place during the Summer, but I have never gravitated towards that area so much. When I was younger I would go with my cousin, Amanda, and go to all my favourite shops. There were two in particular; a jewelry shop, that I was obsessed with and spent all my summer pocket money on. And the second store was a knick-knack shop, where you can buy fun island themed memorabilia.
During midsummer, this boardwalk is flooded with young people and boats docked by the restaurants and bars. I have never been interested in this scene. I went once for midsummer and that was it. I suppose I always felt most at home on the open rocks and in the water swimming. This place to me represents such innocence. And I don't want to forget that by being pulled into the crowds and the summer nightlife scene.
Soon it will be Easter and the boardwalk will be flooded with holiday makers.But for now I enjoy my first boardwalk experience with just a few people sharing the rays of the sun.
The seafood is incredible here and is not to be missed. I love how fresh it is.
I spotted seals in the harbour. I have never seen that before. It must be because there aren't as many boats coming in and out of the harbour. During the warm summers they are busy sunbathing on the warm rocks, or trying to sneak a fish by our boat when we are out fishing mackerel.
Although the sun was out, it was still a bit nippy in the air.
More signs of spring. I used to love snow drops as a child.
It's interesting to see how quickly the seasons are changing. The sun sets in a different place than what it did when I first arrived in Sweden back in January 2024. In June it will be so far to the right you wouldn't even see it in this shot. What a wonderful time ahead now.
The camera does the work for me as I film a time lapse. Now I can lean back and enjoy the present moment.
Enjoy your evening!
Love,
Annika ♥︎