[dot_recommends] Older man getting directions from a traffic safety guard at the building site Västra Hamngatan has become as the council works to make it a “bicycle speed” road (aContinue readingDirections
Laughter
[dot_recommends] Laughter waiting for a tram or a bus at the Korsvägen interchange. This woman and her little girl look to have been at the nearby Liseberg amusement park. WhateverContinue readingLaughter
Caroliner at the fortress
Guide at the Nya Älvsborg fortress silhouetted in the gateway to the castle. She was wearing a blue woolen Caroliner greatcoat, with polished golden buttons and a bunch of heavy keys on her belt, a tricorn hat and boots. She must have been really hot on this sunny day, though she didn’t show it.
The Caroliners were the soldiers of Sweden during the reign of King Karl (Charles) XII (Carolus being the Latin form of his name). Karl XII ruled Sweden 1697-1718 and died (perhaps assassinated) on the battlefield during the war with Denmark 1717-1719. During this war Nya Älvsborg was besieged by the Danish navy. … Continue readingCaroliner at the fortress
Blue performance
A blue performance at Järntorget. … Continue readingBlue performance
The Blues Sisters
[dot_recommends] The Blues Sisters – singing the blues at the Gothenburg Blues Party [dot_recommends] At the Gothenburg Blues Party on Saturday 29th June.
The Gothenburg Blues Party
On stage at the Gothenburg Blues Party. [dot_recommends] Above: the backing guitarist for the Blues Sisters. Below: the accompaniest for the Red Hot Mamas. [dot_recommends] [dot_recommends] In the audience atContinue readingThe Gothenburg Blues Party
Fun with a fountain
[dot_recommends] Little boy having fun changing the way water sprays from a fountain by putting his finger on the nozzle. His sister wants in on the game too.