Lovely pictures. How come you're afraid to bike in Italy - is the traffic so bad?
Ea | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 3:29 pm | #

It looks so pretty! I must confess I have absolutely no idea what it would be like there. I've only been to Italy, France, and Spain and none of the countries of Northern Europe.
Kalyn | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 4:15 pm | #

Interesting -- there is definitely a different light quality from your Tuscan photos, isn't there?
andrea | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 4:50 pm | #

Place does have a different look. Gorgeous photos. Looks like a wonderful place . . . especially in summer.
MyKitchenInHalfCups | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 5:02 pm | #

Hey, I know that blue house! I love it and everytime I pass it I wonder if it's as lovely inside as it is outside.
I am also avoiding biking in Italy, well, my first trip ended up in a hospital too (not used to not having footbrakes, heh..). Also, the traffic! I admire all those brave bicyclists daring to bike on the roads in Italy! (But they all seems to do it for sport, not much just pleasure riding, eh?)
Marie | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 5:35 pm | #

Great photos. I loved the scenary in Sweden. I could have a field day taking photos.And that crisp Northern Light!
courtney | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 5:41 pm | #

I love Cornflowers, they are one of my favorites. Beatiful Fotos of a beatiful Country. Thanks!
Belén | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 8:15 pm | #

Those are really terrific photos.
Sorina | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 8:49 pm | #

Beautiful photographs of Sweden, it looks so fresh. There is a much bluer quality to the light too. As always it's a pleasure to visit your blog Ilva.
amanda@A Tuscan View ... | Homepage | 07.10.08 - 10:17 pm | #

Your best friend's summer house is in such a lovely location. It must be idyllic spending time there during the warm season.
Murasaki Shikibu | 07.10.08 - 11:51 pm | #

Beautiful photo essay, Ilva.
Labelga | Homepage | 07.11.08 - 10:07 am | #

ea-thanks! Well, the traffic is bad and then Tuscany is very hilly on top of that!

Kalyn-well, we just have to include it on our European tour then!

andrea-yes, the light is so different!

Tanna-yes it is a good place!

Marie-ha ha, the famous blue house! I saw that you have a photo too! There are the sportive bikers and then we have the old people who bikes on the wrong side of the road...

Courtney-yes, I'm sure you could and I know that you WILL!

Belén-thank you!

Sorina-Thanks!

amanda-no haze/afa in the air in Sweden! Thanks a lot!
murasaki-she has this house on a small island in the archipelago, it's beautiful!

labelga-thanks!
ilva | Homepage | 07.11.08 - 10:42 am | #

Thanks for the mini-vacation to Sweden. Seeing it through your eyes and talent is a treat!
Jeni | Homepage | 07.11.08 - 4:47 pm | #

jeni-I hope you will be able to go there and see for yourself soon!
ilva | Homepage | 07.12.08 - 11:10 am | #

These are just beautiful Ilva, I would love to be able to see Sweden for real. It is so fresh and clean looking. Your cornflower is lovely.
Colleen | 07.12.08 - 7:24 pm | #