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It is cold. Suddenly, temperature has dropped several degrees. Leaves are covered by snow. It is just to get into winter mood. I like to be outdoors when it is like this. You just have to find the right clothes that keep you warm.

I went for running this weekend. It is very nice and fresh. To clear your thoughts. Breath fresh air. My knees are fine now. So I am very happy! I just need to be careful. Stretch is important, but I admit, I am not always that careful. Sometimes I like sauna, just to get warm afterwards. Good for the muscles.

I searched for deer and rabbit tracks and found some. Last weekend, when there were leaves on the ground, there were many moose hunters in the wood. This weekend was more exciting since snow was falling. To see tracks. However, I think the animals hide because it was so cold and this sudden change in weather. I am still learning photography, so enjoy some of them above. And on Insta.

This Sathurday I felt like starting to think of December. November is a month in-between. I did not attend any service at church, I just lit some candles on the graveyard. It is very beautiful with all candles. Always important to stop for a moment and reflect. In Sweden we have a lots of traditions in December. I like that a lot. It is very cosy when it is so dark and cold. So, to get into mood, I made some “adventsbullar”. A compromise. I changed cinnamon to saffron. And since I do a lot of exercise I changed to more healthy flour. And raisins. Lots of raisins.

I like kitchening. It makes me feel good. Sharing some photos from my kitchen.

It is Friday and Halloween weekend is approaching. The scary weekend. I just read the newspaper and surprisingly, there is not much written about Halloween, or “Allhelgonahelgen” as it is called in Swedish. Maybe because we don´t really know how to celebrate this weekend because it is turning to a mixture of American and Swedish traditions. Originally, it is a weekend to remember those who has passed away this year and previous years. It is beautiful with candles all over the graveyards. To remember.

There was some written about clowns in the news. That is so scary. Clowns are supposed to be nice but these ones are nasty. I didn´t know that they are in Stockholm. I haven´t seen anyone and I hope they will be nice instead of nasty.

My life right now is very much about tea. I am very happy with the tea I found in Berlin from the highlands in Ceylon. Tea is very interesting. I learnt a lot when I saw the highlands in Malaysia. The production of good tea is very complicated and it takes time. When I have tea, my greatest weakness is that I don´t have much patience. To wait those 3-5 minutes.

I am still a bit overwhelmed by the journey to Berlin. I still think very much about it. And that is good of course. It is not only always just to move on in life. Takes time to let thoughts settle.

Weather was fine this weekend. No rain and I like to enjoy fresh weather. It was a long time ago I ran. I have had troubles with my knee, so therefore I have been cycling a lot. So, I was very keen on testing my knees. And, I was very happy. I could run again. The best part is afterwards. A refreshing, and calm down walk after running with my sweeties. No broken paws. Just joy.

I read the newspaper this morning and there is a lot about the election in the US. Obama has been president for eight years and he cannot be reelected. So, a new american president is going to be voted for. There is very much focus on the candidates and my gut feeling tells me that right now it is 50-50 between them. So everything can happen. However, I think it is more interesting to talk about first Lady right now. What would their role be? First Lady is a very important role. We have seen a lot from Michelle Obama during these years so First Lady role is significant.

It is getting colder. Anyhow, I found apples that I could use for making a cake. My tradition every year. With tea. Makes wintertime feel better.

After all impressions from the East side, I continued by tram and subway. I stopped at Alexander platz, a check point. Sunday afternoon and it was a relaxing atmosphere. Someone playing Scottish bagpipe. People playing with bungy jump from a building. Or just enjoying watching people passing by.

I continued and I was interested in seeing the West side of Berlin. I went to Savigny platz and some blocks from there I found a wonderful café where I stopped for some tea. They had a great selection and I found a tempting Ceylon tea from the highlands. It was so sweet and tasty, a great memory that made me think of the beautiful highlands in Malaysia.

And it was time to return to Tegel airport.