Midsommar

This year for midsummer we joined a group of friends who were camping at a nearby lake, Höör. The campground was called Jagersbo. There were about 20 of us. There was a small cabin for home base and three tent sites for the rest. The week leading up was not promising good weather and we were worried how it would go. Sure enough, it was cold, in the 50's, and rainy, but hey, we do live in Sweden after all. If you wait to do things till the weather is ideal, then you'll never do anything, so might as well get on with it!

Johan and Emma drove and offered to give us a ride, Charlie included. He was very eager and very patient while we packed the car.

 

It was about a 45 minute drive, and by the time we got there, it was pouring.

As all good Swedes know, you must be prepared for the weather. These little guys did not let the rain ruin their day.

 

Luckily we had brought to Sweden with us a canopy that Toby bought for us. It was a true lifesaver! We set up food tables and chairs in the yard in front of the cabin. The cabin slept 6, but it was super tiny, and no way even 6 people could hang out comfortably, much less 20.

 

 

Eric organized the food. We had all the usual suspects, pickled herring (sill), potatoes, caviar topped boiled eggs, bread and cheese, and ham pie, homemade by Eric's mom.

Spring, or summer in this case, really is a mind set here rather than a temperature. We couldn't help but notice the difference between what Maddi from Spain was wearing and what Eric from Sweden was wearing.

We were lucky enough to get a small break in the rain and get the tent set up. The spot was beautiful. It was too bad this wasn't where home base was. The view of the lake was really nice. Charlie certainly was appreciative.

 

 

About 7:00 we saw a break in the rain and even the sun came out! We ladies went out to make wreaths from birch trees and flowers we found in the woods. It's a very Swedish thing to do on midsommar.

 

 

It was time for BBQ after wreath making. We had sausages and chicken and veggies. Chris had made homemade pulled pork BBQ and chili for chili dogs. They were a huge hit. It didn't start raining again till about 1:00 in the morning. By then we were tucked in our tents, dry and warmish. The next morning was dry till noon. That's when we called it quits and headed home. All in all, it turned out to be ok in spite of the rain.

 

 

Even Charlie was dressed for the weather

 

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