News Archive 2008-10
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19 th April 2010
Thank you for a wonderful winter season 2009/2010
The sound of the snow scrunching under our feet
has changed into the sound of dripping water
and birds singing in the bright, warm sunlight,
the end of a very cold, beautiful winter.
A big thank you to all our nice guests that made this
an unforgettable time in many ways and to the dogs
of husky holiday without whom all these little adventures
would not have been possible.
Husky Holiday
Husky Holiday "End of Season Slideshow" >>> |
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6 th March 2010
Husky Special Week 8 Report
We came out from the UK, a family of three grown-up sisters
looking forward to enjoying our husky holiday together,
not guessing quite how much joyful fun we'd share.
Kim is an inspiration and made us feel not only welcome but
special as well as cooking us delicious meals - simple
and
hearty with her own individual touch.
She and Sylvia are warm
and genuine people, helping us
learn quickly so that we could
be really involved with the dogs, feeding as well as harnessing
and driving.
Each day was a perfect balance of practical activity and
challenge with peace and rest and far ranging conversations.
We so much appreciated the opportunity
to be quiet-
inside and outside.
It was very special to experience a
silence so deep
you have to listen to it above the singing
in your ears,
the creaking of the snow and the skff, skff, skff
of the dog feed running.
We each share different special memories, the singing of the
dogs in the night under the moon, waking up snug in a cocoon
of snow, catching our own fish from the lake for supper.
We'd thought we were escaping for a week's holiday,
but we're returning with inspiration for a lifetime-
thank you Kim.
Yvonne, Carolyne and Veronika
Husky Special Week 8 Slideshow >>>
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21 th February 2010
Husky Special Week 5
Ready for dog sledding departure in -29 degrees Celsius
and we never got cold! Well outfitted we started a
magnificent week full of dog driving, cross country skiing
and walking with the huskies pulling us along.
The ice fishing was excellent with two 4 kg arctic pikes
making a delicious dinner with a touch of self sufficiency.
With a night of winter camping and several evenings
of rolling in the snow after the sauna my guests proved
to be as capable and enthusiastic as the husky dogs.
Thank you Helge(D), John and Sasha (Wales) for enjoying
your winter husky adventure and caring for the dogs.
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
Husky Special Week 5 Slideshow >>> |
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21 th January 2010
Mother natures turn to dance
First week in January became an exceptional adventure
of outdoors and dog sledding in sub-zero temperatures
for two mighty positive novices from Britain.
Mother natures turn to dance coincided with their visit.
They took the opportunity to meet with the elements
and the friendly huskies on daily sled rides,
cross country
skiing
and dog walking.
Thank you for your will to overcome
adversity and stay positive.
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
Mother Natures Turn to Dance slideshow >>> |
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Happy New Year 2010
Low temperatures covered the landscape,
dogs and guests in icicles but it also made the setting look
very magical. Dog sledding and walking, ice fishing,
snow shoeing and lots of cross country skiing kept us warm
anyway and a spectacular full moon lightened up
the evenings and accompanied us on our walks in search
for northern lights.
Thank you Shelly(ZA),
Colin, Sue, Rebecca and Hilary(UK)
for a great week.
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
New Year Holiday slideshow >>> |
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Christmas Holiday!
Snowbows and wintriness
You can never get enough of the magical scenery covered
in powder snow and the warm sunlight finally showing up
if only for a few moments. A good mix of web design
and landscape gardening spiced up this Christmas week
and after waiting rather long this winter the dogs
enjoyed some good runs in front of the sled.
Thank you Mandy and Rick, Linton, UK
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
Christmas Holiday slideshow >>> |
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The love for dogs!
Week 49 and 50 tours
There is one thing that absolutely all guests
of husky holiday have in
common and that is the love
and care for dogs and all other animals.
There
are lots of people that dedicate all their life,
free time and savings to
help animals in need,
try to get as close to the animals natural environment
and experience their proximity, simply enjoying their beauty, behavior and
animal approach to be part of our life.
Thank you Cath, Steve and Kimmie
for
a wonderful time.
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
See images from week 49 and 50 at Husky Holiday >>>
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18th October 2009
Erwin and Marsha
26th September-10th October
After 2 Husky Special experiences Erwin and Marsha
were curious about what a 2 week autumn holiday
at Husky holiday would be like. Well, it was a variety of
elements. The weather, a bit of everything, turned from
sunny, 10'C, a bit of rain and beautiful autumn colored forests
to blue sky, chilly -6'C and the first snow turned it all into
winter wonderland. The dogs were happy to finally get on
snow again and we increased the autumn training rounds
to 18km per dog per day. But it was not only about dogs!
We went successfully fishing, horse riding, shooting clay
doves
and hunting black grouse with Bolt, walking and did
a fantastic mountain pleasure trip accompanied by 18 husky
puppies and sprint musher Maria Lindkvist. At Husky Holiday
we like to eat well and we had good fun with loads of
new creations like chilly stew with chocolate or a
Mexican night with enchiladas and a touch of Aztec spirit
and it would have been a boring holiday without "Hagelslag".
A mix of cultures from the Netherland, Venezuela, Germany
and Sweden spiced up these last two weeks.
Thanks to Marsha, Erwin, Hannes, Alan, Vanessa and Jenny.
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
Erwin and Marsha Picture Slideshow >>> |
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15th September 2009
Autumn
We are on!
The dogs are filled with moose meat and the low
temperatures
at night set their mind to higher spirits.
The autumn training has started and dogs and humans
work hard to prepare for the winter season.
Last chance to spend time with friends, take puppies
for
long mountain walks, fishing and pick berries and mushrooms.
Soon nature will be dipped into yellow and red autumn colors
and filled with the warm light of the sun.
You are welcome to join us!
Kim and the dogs of Sweden
The "We are on" Picture Slideshow >>> |
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12th August 2009
Summertime
The Husky Summer concert
The husky dogs are enjoying the last days
of their summer break, puppies are growing fast and big,
floridity changing from yellow to blue and purple is slowly
preparing us that autumn is on its way.
We still enjoy the non dog training period taking time
for many other outdoor activities like walking,
archery, canoeing, fishing and spend the quiet evenings
making a good fire and get new inspirations preparing
nice meals for our guests and friends. It is blueberry
and chanterelle time and the air is filled with the smell
of the moose grass flowers while the dogs are giving
a concertino to keep interconnected.
Have a nice summer! Kim and the dogs of Sweden
The Husky Summer Concert Picture Slideshow >>> |
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10th June 2009
Finally Springtime
The huskies settled down after a long winter season
and enjoy
a good snooze in the warm spring sun.
The Q-puppies are 1 year old and have grown big and
beautiful
and spend their mornings running loose
in the dog yard to
socialize with the adults.
Davies has turned 15 years on the 15th of May
and is still controlling and leading the pack.
Rasputin, 4 weeks, growing fast,
very sweet
and already playing with big the guys.
Bolt, 3 months old German pointer and new
member
of husky holiday, Kim's companion and house dog.
Springtime is very intense, flowers and plants are shooting out
of their shells, we have already now 20 hours of daylight
and the black grouse lek is at its peak, watch this movie from youtube.com, the moose cows are about to give birth
and they have chased away their calves from last year
who now have to find their own way.
Springtime Picture Slideshow >>> |
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29th April 2009
Puppy Season
Rasputin - welcome to the world!
Well looked after
- you certainly don't look undernourished.
First time ever did we get only one puppy.
Well, Hamlet
had
9 last year, her average is still pretty good.
The father is Obelix.
Rasputin Picture Slideshow >>> |
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15th April 2009
Easter Family Mushing
A perfect end!
When the dogs disappear in big water paddles
and trees are moving in the middle of the track it might
be the end of the winter.
Last impressions from the Easter holidays and a big THANK YOU
to all my fantastic guests, friends, family, "Munkar"
and most of all the DOGS for a wonderful WINTER 2009!!!
Kim
Easter Family Mushing Picture Slideshow >>>
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25th March 2009
Husky Special Week 12
Mackey Makes It Three In Row!
Lance arrives in Nome on the 18th of March at 11.38 am with an impressive gap between himself and the rest of the pack.
Colin is going to do the Iditarod next year but Warwick will pass
with his dog team and knock him of the sled
before he reaches Nome while Murray spends
all his time giving his dogs lots of cuddles.
Thank you for a very special week and welcome back
for the celebration of Midsummer Night.
Thanks from Kim and the dogs
Husky Special Week 12 Picture Slideshow >>>
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25th March 2009
Homesick for Sweden
We had a truly wonderful time, in some ways the best
yet. I loved being on a smaller tour, and it was great
to try something new like a drive with the puppies and
a pleasure to see old friends like Pluto thriving.
Dog driving in your beautiful landscape never ceases to
captivate me. It is a privilege to be able to handle
the dogs and get to know them a little; they are
so unfailingly friendly, welcoming and tolerant of
our mistakes, as indeed are you and all your human helpers.
I love the house, the room, the surroundings, the weather,
the snow, the people and of course the dogs!.....
This is a part from Hilarys review of
her New year Mushing tour 2008/09.
Hilarys New Years Mushing review >>>
New Years Mushing Picture Slideshow >>>
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22th March 2009
Husky Special Week 11
Planning and controlling
A special week with focus on the dogs, dog care and working
with individual dog characters. It is good to have a plan.
Welcome back Harald and Hubert from Germany.
Thanks from Kim and the dogs
Husky Special Week 11 Picture Slideshow >>>
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9th March 2009
Husky Special Week 10
The English Bulldog
If it wasn't for the English bulldog some of our dogs would
have disappeared into the luggage of Remco and Kelly.
The puppies started doing the overnight tours,
our guest took over the feeding and caring for the dogs,
long dog sledding tours, ice fishing and horse and carriage drive,
snow shoeing and skiing.
Thank you for a very nice week Remco and Kelly (NL)
and Daniel and Thomas (CH).
/Kim and the dogs
Husky Special Week 10 Picture Slideshow >>>
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3rd March 2009
Family Club Week 9
5th time visiting Husky Holiday!
Jeltje on her 5th Husky Holiday,
Ozias training for the downhill skiing championship,
first time Swedes joined into our week program.
Thank you Britta from Sollefteå
and Catharina from Göteborg
and Jeltje and Ozias from Stjärnsund.
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25th February 2009
Family Club Week 8
4,5Kg pike and new load of snow!
2 booties and a glove, Jacob driving his own team
of Jessie and Lowland, superb candlelight dinners feat. by
George and Susan, 4.5 kg pike, a new load of fresh
powder snow and good puppy runs were only a few
of the highlights of this week.
Thanks to the Knights for working hard and having fun.
Special guests Oskar, Matheo and Theo.
/kim
Family Club Week 08 Picture Slideshow >>>
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25th February 2009
Husky Special Week 7
Challenging but beautiful!
Dogs breaking trails in 70 cm of new powder snow,
sunshine and blue sky made this week very
challenging but also very beautiful.
Thank you Melissa from England and Catherine from Wales
for a wonderful week with lots of love for the dogs.
/kim
Husky Special Week 07 Picture Slideshow >>>
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23rd February 2009
Report from Australia
Shirley and I have safely returned to sunny Australia and we
would like to extend our gratitude for an unforgettable and
sensational time that we spent with you and the dogs.
Coming from a hot and dry country, we were a little
apprehensive about the conditions that we might
encounter in Sweden...
This is a part from Shirley and Stephens review of
their Husky Special tour in January 2009.
Shirley and Stephens Husky Special Review >>>
Husky Special Week 03 Picture Slideshow >>>
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12th February 2009
Husky Special Week 6
Enjoy all those little moments!
There must be a god because there is Sweden!
Blue skies and frost covering all, the dogs love the cold
and they are filled with energy and we glide
along the magnificent places in pure silence.
It does not help against cold feet but it makes us enjoy
all those little moments we can carry in our hearts forever.
Thank you Pia from Bahrain and Jo Romero from the UK.
/kim
Husky Special Week 06 Picture Slideshow >>>
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3rd February 2009
Husky Special Week 5
Exciting Winter Experiences!
No pike and no Jules but a week full of exciting winter
experiences and lots of food.
Thanks to Family Roberts for all the care for the dogs!
/kim
Husky Special Week 05 Picture Slideshow >>>
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27th January 2009
Husky Special Week 4
Magical Moments!
Gliding through the vast landscape with no sound but
the panting of the huskies. Horse riding, skiing,
ice fishing and good food were spicing this week
but John, Tim, Donna and Emma from Ireland
and Jenny from the UK agreed on one thing:
The dogs are the stars!
/kim
Husky Special Week 04 Picture Slideshow >>>
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18th January 2009
Husky Special Week 3
From the land of the kangaroos to freezing polar nights
in tents. -30'C was really not the plan but you will
certainly never forget this experience.
Thank you Shirley and Steve for keeping a good mood
and Thorsten and Alexandra for a Gandhi revival week.
/kim
Husky Special Week 03 Picture Slideshow >>>
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10th January 2009
Husky Special Week 2
From -22 to +2'C, golden Sunlight and frost covering the dog's
faces to stormy nights with little sleep out camping.
The contrasts in nature is what makes
every week a different experience.
Thank you:
Carolina (Netherlands)
Jenny (UK)
Thorsten (Germany)
/Kim
Husky Special Week 02 Picture Slideshow >>>
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Christmas and New Year
A special time of year with a lot of colors in the sky
and frosted tree tops. A wonderful winter atmosphere
to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
Thank you for joining us!
David and Karen, Hilary and Rebecca, David and Katy.
A Happy New Year to all of you!
/Kim
Christmas and New Year Picture Slideshow >>>
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5th November 2008
A Touch of Winter!
The first snow and -10`C, landscape covered
with ice crystals and dogs full of energy.
We had a wonderful week with a variety of activities.
Thank you once more Maurice and Emma
for your joy in nature, dogs and hard work.
/Kim
Picture Gallery from this week >>>
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October 2008
Autumn Adventure Report!
Gavin and Ellen visited us for the third time.
It was their first Husky Holiday in the Autumn.
"- We were both looking forward to the variety and possibilities
of visiting you in the autumn and we were not disappointed.
For me, the other elements such as the forest walks,
moose calling and the carriage ride were equally enjoyable
as the time spent training and feeding the dogs.
I was surprised and inspired by the beautiful
surroundings. I wonder whether you can appreciate
the impact being so close to nature has on us,
the contrast to our daily lives is enormous."
This is a part from Gavin and Ellens review of
her Autumn Adventure tour in Oktober 2008.
Read the full review here >
Picture Slideshow from this holiday>>>
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27th September 2008
Summer Holiday Report!
The dogs do not need snow to enjoy
themselves neither do our guests.
An active summer holiday with lots of puppy walks,
horse riding and carriage driving, forest work,
canoeing feat. Kosmos and Pluto, caring for the dogs
and meeting poeple. We hardly managed to practice holidays.
Thank you Clare & Tom and Geena & Stu
for Swedish summer experience.
When are you moving to Sweden?
/Kim
Summer Holiday Picture Slideshow >>>
Geena and Stues Summer Holiday Review >>>
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15th September 2008
Welcome to the new Husky Holiday website!
It is said that patience is a virtue – thank you for waiting.
Personal circumstances and complexity of the task
has caused a certain delay, but the one who waits
for something good shall not wait in vain.
We hope you find it easy and fast to navigate around,
and that it contains just what you are looking for.
Any comments, questions and suggestions are welcome.
The page will develop in the weeks to come,
but the program for the season is pretty much set.
We are however looking into running a Bergsvein Special,
needless to say that will be mountain expeditions.
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5th July 2008
Kids paradise;
Puppies and Summer
at Husky Holiday!
July Summer Picture Gallery >>>
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19th June 2008
Puppy Season at Husky Holiday
Hamlets puppies already some 3 weeks old
- weighed today, 9 more even pups
I never had; 1800-1900 grams.
They didn't seem to particularly enjoy the worm
cure they got, but it will do them good.
Will give them a new round in a couple of weeks.
All pups are very cute.
They are still no name puppies,
but we have got many Q-suggestions.
Thank you.
Puppy Picture Gallery >>>
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24th May 2008
Puppy Season at Husky Holiday
Congratulation Hamlet!
Nine healthy, strong puppies.
The first 2 were out at 08.50, then they came steadily,
some 2 at a time, and on my last visit
around 21.00 I made it 9-Q9.
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18th May 2008
Puppies!
Welcome Pippi. Polly and Petrus
- As tiny as you come.
Always adorable - O'Leary's + Frodo's
pups, born three days ago,
are no exception.
Puppies Picture Gallery >>>
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16th April 2008
Dreams came through!
Megatarod
-a meeting with the elements at its best!
Sometimes even romantic, dog sledding
through Swedish Lapland is an exotic
and at times challenging experience.
12 nights in tent/tipi (tentipi), the good mood
of fellow travelers who took it all in their stride.
We didn’t want the tour to end,
it could just have gone on!
The planning of Mega 2009 has started
and I hope to see you all back.
/Bergsvein
MEGATAROD Picture Gallery >>>
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30th March 2008
MEGATAROD is on the go!
We heading north with all our gear,
43 excited huskies and equally excited
Tobias, Katja, Peter, Stephen and Malcolm
to be guided on tour by Kim and Bergsvein.
Full update on our return 14th April.
Have fun wherever you are.
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26th March 2008
Easter Husky Tour
Thank you Pat and Tricia, Rebecca and Hilary,
Marsha and Erwin, Alastair and Gillian
for joining us on a special Easter Husky Holiday.
Easter Husky Tour picture slideshow >>>
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25th March 2008
MINITAROD and
Husky Special
We run Husky Special parallel with Minitarod
this year. Phil from Australia and Marcus
from Germany enjoyed a long week of good
dogsledding in our local area while Alice from UK
and Sarah from Australia joined Jenny and Hannes
on the 10 day expedition Minitarod.
It is somehow hard to reach into those who
have bonded on an experience like the Minitarod,
which they didn’t want to end ; the guests did
apparently attempt to sabotage the return.
The dogs are more communicative-they say it did
us a world of good to be out on a long tour,
but are now glad to be back in their straw huts.
The MINITAROD picture slideshow >>>
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9th March 2008
MINITAROD 2008 on the go!
Enthusiasm and excitement -
Jenny, Sarah, Alice and Hannes
have set out on 10 days wilderness fantastic.
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2th March 2008
Week 09 Munken Combi
People have lots of different interests in life;
from the European Song Contest to
self-supporting household.
But this week it was all about caring
for the dogs, long sled rides, puppy walks,
northern lights and no pike.
Thank you Robert and Denise, Pauline and Richard,
David and Ceri and Joe for a fun time!
/ Team Husky Holiday
Week 09 picture slideshow >>>
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24th February 2008
Week 07 and 08
Family Club
An exhilarating experience for children of all ages.
Some new guests came and some joined us
2nd, 3rd and 4th time.
We hope you will be back next year.
/Bergsvein
Week 07 picture slideshow >>>
Week 08 picture slideshow >>>
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14th February 2008
Week 06-Husky Special Review
Hello Kim and Bergsvein,
Hannas, Jenny and Sten.
I'm back at work today (Tuesday), having taken
yesterday off to go to the woods with my own dog,
the weather was too nice to sit in an office!
Even though I'm looking at this world around me,
in my mind's eye all I see is snow and
"my" team in front of me.
Thank you for a wonderful trip.
It was so unforgettable. I haven't stopped
talking about it to anyone who will listen!
I have to say I enjoyed every minute - even
the seconds with a tree looming ahead while...
Read the rest of Emmas review here >>>
Week 06 picture slideshow >>>
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7th February 2008
Week 05-Husky Special
Thank you Carl, Steve, Kim, Sarah,
Richard, Nick and Joanne.
You will forget the cold,
the aches and pains, and just remember
the beauty of the white, the loving eager huskies,
the achievements and all the food.
You did very well.
/Bergsvein and Kim
Week 05 picture slideshow >>>
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22th January 2008
Week 03-Munken Combi
Winter Wonderland
Snowing -camping - mushing
Husky Holiday pike-trap record,
landed by Anna; 4750 grams.
/Bergsvein and Kim
Week 03 picture slideshow >>>
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19th January 2008
Week 02-Husky Special
The secret of living...
Irish and Aussies in union at Munken.
Fun it was. Talented mushers made it;
one-armed Mary impressed us.
----tarod next?
/Bergsvein and Kim
Week 02 picture slideshow >>>
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13th January 2008
Week 52 and 01
Christmas and New Year
was celebrated with Swedish traditions,
dog-sledding and winter camping.
Thank you for a good year and
we wish you all a successful 2008.
/Bergsvein and Kim
Week 52 and 01 picture slideshow >>>
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