Summer solstice

Yesterday was summer solstice and today it’s Midsummer here in Sweden. As usual this means pouring rain, and today is no exception to the rule. It’s quite chilly as well.

I haven’t been home at Midsummer for years. Last year I was in London. The year before that Paris and before that London (I think). So I’m not really big on all those traditions that come with Midsummer. Just like New Years one just has to do something and there are so many musts. A major reason why I try to get away from it all. This year though, in a weak moment, I said yes to mum’s invitation since it’s their first year not having a house and garden to have a party in. I believe it’s going to be a rather quiet affair, but that’s very fine with me. Then I can just leave early and go home and do whatever I feel like.

Not being big on Midsummer I do love the daylight this time of the year. Nothing beats going to bed at midnight and it is still not dark outside. The sky is just dark blue with some hints of green, but it’s not pitch dark. It never will. The same goes for it if you have to get up really early or get into bed at wee hours of the morning. It’s light outside.

Moments like that is what keep me alive the rest of the year when it’s dark, cold and miserable outside. There is nothing like the Swedish summer daylight.