Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Rhododendron time


The rhododendron season is now at its peak in southern Sweden. This one is from our own garden.

Monday, 19 May 2014

The Kona Cup 1 wind surfing races in Domsten

The Kona Cup 1 wind surfing races took place in nearby Domsten on Saturday, May 17. The weather was great, with just enough wind to make the competition enjoyable:

A Danish competitor preparing for the race.

Preparing for the competition.
Focusing on the race ...

Multiple World Champion Tim Aagesen in the lead. (He won four of the five races
in Domsten!)

A tight turn.

Danish master surfer Tim Aagesen in action in Øresund.

Relaxing after a race.


Another tough turn.

Friday, 16 May 2014

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Early morning view

Øresund view early in  the morning (4.30 A.M.):



P&O's classic cruise liner Oriana in the Sound

One of the P&O cruise liners, the M/V Oriana (261 m x 36 m), entered Øresund in the early morning hours today on its way to Copenhagen. The Oriana, which was built in 1995, still has much of the classic style of earlier cruise liners.

The Oriana approaching Helsingør/Helsingborg early this morning.

Wednesday, 14 May 2014