Sweden swings and Germany surprises

Intrepid world traveller Heather Caddick writes from Sweden, where her family now lives.

“We are all steaming along and loving the Swedish summer, where intrepid Swedes have dumped tons of white sand to make sandy beaches along the pristine lakes….perfect for swimming, boating and just lazing around. We live between two lakes and it is only a two- minute walk to the ‘beaches’ along a small river trail.
The days are long, and all our family, along with the rest of Sweden is on holidays, and you are regarded with stark amazement if you attempt to do anything serious, like work, at this time of year!

From Sweden, travel is easy, with places so much closer…we have just sampled the volcanic thermal delights of Iceland, and tracked Killer Whales, and Puffins from a fishing trawler off Iceland’s coastline.

Later in the year it is Africa, and keeping in touch with friends there working for Rhino conservation, still my absolute passion, and sadly in such a precarious state with Rhino poaching increasing to alarming levels in the past two years.
South East Asia, now boasts health drinks, containing ground Rhino horn!! So, the bounty is huge, and attracting powerful crime syndicates.
The fight is real and current and requires so much support and publicity.

Next month we will have our introduction to Russia when I travel to St. Petersburg with my daughter in law for a short culture-soaked break….to include Ballet and Opera, and galleries, and lots of walking.”

Meanwhile, Dr Pamela Schulz, captures the glory of old Germany

Visiting Germany is quite a surprise. The trains are on time, the people mostly can speak English, the food is delicious and they love Australiansand Australia! What more can one ask for you might think? Well what about a visit to an old German aristocrat town once the province of the Dukes of Baden-Württemberg not far from the Black Forest and replete with history and castles.

A tour of the Schloss shows such treasures as giant vats for wine, an ancient bell tower, and cobbled streets. It is within these streets that one can find jewellery dating back to the German Royals, Wurst Hauses selling great sausages and the ice creams are very nice indeed. Germany is a worthwhile holiday, prices are good and service is excellent… Southern Germany is a wonderful trip and well worth a visit.

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