The Rundkvist family right before we went in and apprehended the extraterrestrial. Photo F. Gilljam.
- Friday was Mid-summer's Eve. Cycled with the kids to the local maypole celebration. Back home, I assembled the first barbecue I've ever owned and made some really nice souvlaki for our guests.
- Saturday we visited Felicia's charming parents in rural Grödinge, not far from where my grandparents used to have a summer house. Learned a lot about beekeeping the hands-on way, saw interesting plants & poultry.
- Sunday I took a long bike ride with the kids and logged three geocaches.
And your weekend, Dear Reader?
Dr. Gilljam and his honey extractor.
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