The topic of these days is finding water leaks and (quick-) fixing them. The quest continues… As a little surface mold could also be seen on the other (left) side of the van, I went to the roof to see wether there were some obvious wholes or problems. I found an area that looked like…
Quite a while ago I started to see that the area around the side door is wet and the paint starts to peel off. Time to go for cause. The outside light Didn’t start so obvious… I found the wood that was used to fix the window curtains to be wet at first. When I…
This lovely fellow has to have a hard time with us. It’s only place is outside under the naked sky and fully exposed to everything the Finnish winter has to offer: Snow, water, really cold temperatures, and sometimes – maybe sometimes – also sun and a bit warmer temperatures.Since quite the beginning I realized a…
How many times do you actually listen by purpose to a song and take the words really into your mind? I guess that nowadays a big amount of songs is more meant for entertainment purposes than for thoughtful listening and the conveyance of important messages. Actually, quite many “older” singer and songwriters used their songs…
A few weeks ago, I started the van again in the cold and left it running a few minutes before I was about to drive it away. Because I had to remove another car that was parked behind the van, I had to get out again of the van. And when I put my leg…
Volkswagen LT45 1979 2,4l Diesel 55kW Peter arrived on 11.12.2020 in our family. He is an experienced WV LT45 originally built in 1979 who was at some point converted into a campervan here in Finland. In Austrian dialect he is called “Da Peda” and that’s why I will name him that way. Da Peda has…
The international couple Our story is quite a cliche nowadays: Two students from different countries meeting on a semester abroad, falling love and so on and so on… It all started back in Sweden in 2009 when Hanna and me met and, after quite some considerations, talks and so, decided to spend our future together….
This recipe is from one of my favourite books “Little Bird Goodness” by Megan May. The book is amazing and many of the recipes are part of our weekly menu. This cake is perfect for any kind of parties and surprises many with its fresh sweet taste. One cake is enough for at least 8…
These are my all-time favourite crackers. So easy to make and last long in the fridge. I eat the often with a soup or just like that with avocados on the top. Here the cracker is pictured with pink sauerkraut and mung bean sprouts. 2 zucchinis, middle-size 3 cups water 1/4 cup basil/ other fresh herbs…
These falafels are raw when you use sprouted chickpeas. If you find that process too difficult you can also use boiled ones. I love these with my green salad. They are spicy so if you like you can also leave the cayenne away. 1 small onion Handful fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried) 1/2 handful…
