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2017 |
Cheers and welcome! |
Brigitte takes care of her guests |
Nobody but you! |
Buddies! |
Dressed for Route 66 |
Mel signing his book for Monika |
Sangria in big glasses! |
Between us boys |
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2016 |
Inger greets Ola welcome |
Between us from Small land... |
Inger and Elisabeth distributing wines |
Many glasses at the end... |
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Everyone's Britten |
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MiaDel supplied drinks and snacks |
MartaLena and Hans were hosts |
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Monika wore a Britten creation |
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Inger mingling |
The Marbella Choir was performing.. |
..and thanked by SWEA with roses |
Carolina Flodin met interest |
Elisabet Höglund showing her paintings |
Lotta Filipsson talking medical Yoga |
Lotta Lindberg with Georg Jensen design |
Anni's groupie with Monika |
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Waiting for rhe driver |
On the way home, a stop for a Sunday Roast |
Per and Nelia in the background |
Monika bargaining (as always) |
Agneta and Monika |
Monikas version of a selfie |
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All set for this evenings dinner |
Guests start arriving |
Sample of the dinner, goose legs |
No space left in the Casita this evening |
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Also Nelia wore a hat |
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John McEnroe serves.. |
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..against Mats Wilander |
Per started with a GT |
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Ursula and Vyv at the Casita |
Celebration after bridge at Johnny's Bar |
Let's see, how did we do? |
Wine for Vyv and Per at NRC |
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2015 |
Per and Nelia wearing their hats with pride |
...as was Monika Photo: Austen Colwell |
Red or white? Photo: Austen Colwell |
David, Austen and Emmet . |
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Does this look OK? Gorgeous! |
Start of class.... |
Vibeke and Linda . |
Meeting between photographs, Lotta and Monika . |
No sad faces here, Monika and Mi Photo: Lotta Lindberg |
Kicki was there . |
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Canon in the Great Siege Tunnels |
Concert Hall inside St Michael's cave |
Cool stalactites, 20 million years old |
Monika found an ape souvenir |
Monika inside the Siege tunnels |
Airport view from the tunnels |
Per with new mate |
Rock view from above |
Monika with our guide and driver |
Per, ready for a fight |
Can we have a lift? |
Admiral Nelson at Charles the Vth wall |
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A photo with some boats will be fine |
...these will do, with La Concha as a bonus |
The Roman Bath |
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Girl watering the tree, innovative mural |
Monika taking a break |
Barbro admires the new plantation |
Javi lets Per sample a local chorizo |
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The cheese factory |
View over Genalguacil |
Gunilla checking samples of local art |
Examples of art from Genalguacil |
Monika up in the mountains |
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2014 |
The Bonsai Museum |
500 years old ficus, oldest in the museum |
There is plenty to photograph |
Also dogs are permitted |
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Agneta won three times at the Bingo |
Per shows his prizes |
Full house as always at the shrimp gourmandize |
Here you must be alert |
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Monika was there.. |
..and she was not the only one |
Betina spoke warmly of Nikken's products |
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The Stupa affords good views over the coast |
The Buddhist Stupa |
Buddha is always present |
Temple Walls are Decorated with Paintings |
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Always fun to meet with friends! |
Ewa and Lotta lead the First Aid-course |
..and we got tapas as well |
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A stop before entering the Old Town |
Alley leading up to the church |
Where is the beer? |
Beautiful, but transient, art on the beach |
Monika and Inger enjoying the sun |
Olle guided us through Estepona |
A small green oasis |
Ending at a genuine Spanish restaurant |
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Eva welcomed us |
Rolf and Monica were well prepared |
Bengt, "newly elected" chairman |
Lively discussions preceeded the meeting |
We enjoyed our buffet in the sunny court yard |
Let's raise a toast to a successful meeting |
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It was Valentines Day |
Chin Heart |
Between us writers.. |
Britten dressed in Burberry |
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Richard ran his presentation from his mobile |
Just happy faces around this table |
Monika talking to Öllegård |
Monica welcomed us at the entrance |
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Part of the SWEA Board |
Great interest for the meeting |
Christa hands over the club to Sandrine |
Sweas |
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Nothing wrong with our morning appetite.. |
Kajsa and Vitamine, the Cousin |
Monika attended.. |
..accompanied by some 30 other SWEAs |
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Our first stop.. |
..Eva surrounded by Mimosa |
...a stop for some consumption in Tolox... |
Wonderful almond flowers... |
..photographer surrounded by her motifs |
...and more almond flowers |
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Fia greets Bosse Wennertorp welcome |
Kurt and Kerstin looking for info |
Eva and Lennart made us company |
Monika had, as usual, luck with the lottery |
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Mikkelsen - as good es ever |
Monika's favourite dish at Magna |
Fia liking the situation.... |
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Thomas tells us about the spring programme |
Barbro teaches Spanish for beginners |
Red or white? |
The Forsberg family thrives splendidly |
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2013 |
Plenty of food, as usual |
As always, first a visit to the bar |
Aperitif emptied, now waiting for food |
Thomas, host of the eveing, greeting Bettan and Leif |
Francesco with wife |
Christmas decorations on site in La Campana |
Anita and Åke enjoying the evening |
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Better check the menu before sitting down |
We ran into the Janemar's in the croud |
Monika and Per on site |
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Berit and Gunilla in the bar |
Fia thanking her mannequins |
Eva showing clothes from Fia i Backen |
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Waiting for breakfast |
Children from the Swedish School in Marbella |
Hostess Lotti Ander with the speaker of the day, Mats |
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Kerstin with one of her (many) prices |
See how easy it is, Thomas |
Spanish teacher Inger presented with flowers |
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Bosse introduced us interested from SWEA to Triple A |
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High mood from the start at our table |
Artists of the evening, Monica and Eric |
Monica and Per |
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Christina, hostess of the evening |
Some mingle on arrival |
Desirée with husband Fredrik |
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We listened attentively to the questions |
Hostesses of the evening, Monica and Rolf |
Winning team was this happy |
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The Cordoba mosque, The Mezquita, is very beautiful |
First we had lunch at restaurant Citron |
Samples of Hilma's works at the Picasso Museum |
Our guide brought us to the roof terrace of the museum |
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Expectant audience |
Irene greets Britt-Marie welcome |
Mats seems to enjoy himself |
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Lelle at beautiful Plaza Mayor in Cáceres |
Two alert pilgrims leaving the luxury hotel |
We met pilgrims from many countries during the week |
School kids dressed up for Halloween |
Kung Alfonso IX was always with us |
Nelia with new mate, Francis from Australia |
Monika enjoying a Portuguese speciality |
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Exam at the Pilgrim Office on arrival |
"The Diploma" - proof of approved walk |
Finally back home! |
There are many beautiful old churches along the route |
The "100 km Stone" - magical point, just 100 km to go |
Every w and then a stop at a water hole is required |
Compulsary stamping at the Hostel |
Galician meal with Galician wine |
Making new friends along the route |
Towards the end it was really WET |
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There was a great interest for Morocco |
Eva introduces our guest speaker, Siv Ling |
Some fresh air never hurts |
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Cheers to a lovely evening, Lena! |
Proud artist surrounded by her works |
Kerstin showing the painting of Monika's choice |
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Restaurateur Paco offred us a giant brandy each to honor the day |
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Monica Silverstrand sang beautifully |
The boss of the shop, Therese, mingling with customers |
Interest was overwhelming |
Lelle and Per tasting cava and checking the situation |
Monika won a Monica Silverstrand record |
Welcome return with old acquaintance |
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Janne's wife Agneta assisted with the music |
Janne, Anki and Monika |
Audience interested in jazz |
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Dearly reunions after the summer. |
Per was there (Photo Lennart Ensgård) |
We could really enjoy song and dance |
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Laila posing with samples from her creations |
Teacher Inger got a small gift from her class |
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We started with lunch at a nice Danish owned restaurant |
See how happy we are! |
Monika posing with Jennie Jonsér, the Coast Radio boss |
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The weather invited us to sit outdoors |
Sven lead the community singing |
The Board greeted the spring with us |
We sang... |
..so that the ceiling almost lifted |
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Monika checking handmade glass jewellery |
Pernilla photographs her mum Mona (below) |
Hostesses Kicki, Margaretha and Malinda |
Marianne sang duet with Rosa |
Yet another lovely creation by Britten |
Mona modeling with style |
Gran finale with flowers to the models! |
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New Club president Thomas arrived early |
Eva was thanked with a box of tasty chocolate |
We got marinated salmon and potatoes stewed with dill |
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Jesus is to be carried by men only.. |
..while Virgin Maria is carried by the village women |
From the balcony a saeta is heard |
The children carried live candles, some went barefooted |
Heavy to carry why frequent pauses were necessary |
Interesting to be on site and to experience all this |
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Per and Kerstin arrived early |
There was plenty of food for everyone! |
Agneta, hostess of the evening, got flowers |
We really enjoyed Kenneth's tasty buffet |
Shall we take another song, or..? |
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SWEA women waiting for the evening's movie |
Movie of the day: Searching for Sugar Man |
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Monika scanning the flea market offerings |
Visitors could always get a coffee and cake |
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Painting with "Gösta Lewin touch" |
Per talking with Gösta, Soili in the background |
Pretty flowers, painted by Soili |
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Customers proved to be real artists |
We got a 10% discount on our purchases this day |
Sering drinks in the cosy drinking corner |
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Full of new impressions ofter our visit to the museum |
Special painting by Colombia's Óscar Arcila |
Per greeting a sculpture by Mexico's Mario Aguirre |
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Tommy was greeted welcome by Berit |
Pedagogic illustrations were frequently used |
Dish of the evening waiting for us: Coq au vin |
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Per's drinking stick matched the day |
Irish flag of course |
Liam and Emmet felt at home |
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A lot of dedications were written |
Author was this happy over her new baby |
Annis sat model for the cover |
Big interest for the new book |
Some came almost straight from Hawaii |
Monika was, naturally, on site |
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Britten's beautiful home |
"Pearl Mother" with the evening's hostess, Margareta |
Tiny rose pearls, Monika's favourites |
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Mingling is our speciality |
Hostess was happy with the arrangements |
Lovely environment for a lunch! |
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Monika was greeted by the artist in person |
Ove and Laila sampling the cava |
Hostess Rose-Marie fronting Lennart's oeuvres |
Art perception |
Monika liked Lennart's horse, Per preferred the loft |
The vernissage took place at Restaurant Xemmon in Marbella |
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Monika, twice at the Casita on the same day |
Blooming on a leafless twig |
Lennart and Britt-Marie Ekman with.. |
..their beloved flowers, here of Parrot type |
Real mates! |
Oh, how we keep winning tonight! |
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We celebrated the Day of Andalucia |
Part of the board was on site |
Green and white were the colours of the day |
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The Solerød family was there |
Is this pose OK, mr Photographer? |
New friends Anita and Totte sat at the winning table |
Thanks for an entertaining wine sampling Don Jacobo |
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Ready, steady, GO! |
Maybe a boogie-woogie to warm up? |
Show us the lyrics Anders! |
Robert's wife Maria taking tone |
Monica and Maria gave us Swing it magistern |
Thank you lovely audience! |
Mingling during the intermission |
Per and Britten |
Sponsors are there to mingle |
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Not much space left in the room |
Faithful members were honored with flowers |
A shining sun made it possible to enjoy our food outdoors |
..which increased the pleasure and taste |
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Expectations were great on the evening's movie |
Monika's selection of dish: Lobster salad |
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Gathering for the annual meeting |
Leaving board members at the table |
Monika talking to the club's very first chairman, Ingrid |
Only happy faces here.. |
.. and when will we get our glasses filled up? |
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A little cava and some games to start off with |
Feeling good, or? |
Celebration with a signed book by Thomas Gustafsson |
Ball in a bucket, shouldn't be difficult? |
Rock it, Lena! |
Birthday cake with go! |
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There were many questions |
Colourful ladies with colourful drinks |
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We were really far out in the country |
At this hotel we got a coffee with freshly baked bread |
A perfect spring field filled with yellow flowers |
Close up of beautiful almond flowers.. |
..and almond trees at a little longer distance |
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Fia in focus |
Listening intensely |
Hostess of the day Birgitta Bergin |
There was an atmosphere of gaiety |
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Mr Bingo himself, Billy, drew the first ball |
I won three times! |
Monika thinking percentage, drinks 0% beer |
Lively discussion on Swedbank's positive 4th quarter report |
Birgitta and Kurt checking boards before handing out prices |
Serious talks |
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Monika listens carefully |
Questions were many and discussions lively |
Göran appreciated Kenneth's fish dish |
Hostess Fia with guests Photo: Lennart Ensgård |
Heritage was the main theme for the evening |
Club president Bengt cheering with Monika |
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Magna offered a glass of wine when we arrived |
Round Table Conference |
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Active mingling! |
A whiskey (or two) before the meal can never be wrong |
We listened with interest to Bengt |
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2012 |
Linda Rise fixed our hair |
Maggie Dodd contributed with colour analysis |
Hostess Annie Wilson with fine curls |
Linda gave us small hints about hair care |
We were offered Cava and tapas |
Full of expectance for the evening |
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Here we come! |
Merry Christmas! |
Nice with some warmth! |
Lot's of goodies to eat! Photo:Agneta Aspensjö |
Nueva Andalucia decorated for Christmas |
Dress Code red is correct this time of the year |
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We thanked our teacher Inger Ek |
..who got an Italian Christmas cake from us |
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Now we are only waiting for the Glögg |
Margareta demonstrates what? size or shape? |
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Monika and Gunilla enjoying a delicious breakfast |
Hostess of the day: Margaretha Janemar |
Mats informed about regional independence tendencies |
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Some tables won more prices than others |
Ulla and Sven rarely miss a Shrimp Gourmandize |
After the meal we were offered coffee and cookie |
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Discussions were lively and opinions were diverting |
Tjalle got a bottle of wine for his presentation |
Thomas and Monika preparing before the evening's sampling |
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Akka One in the air |
The evening's presenters, Ted and Christina |
Nice being together with Ulla and Sven |
Check the knuckles of pork! |
The atmosphere was high in the room |
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Soili visiting Fia's stand |
Britten and Monica love to pose |
Kerstin talked second hand with Angela |
Per cheering with Ulla |
Nice to meet isn't it? |
Margareta and Anki compared impressions |
Mugge and Kerstin enjoying each other |
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The compère with two happy participants |
Leif won the first price on the lottery |
What year did Palme take on as Prime Minister the first time? |
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The chef was this happy... |
..over this delicious outcome |
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Mmm, clayey soil, southwest slope, fresh and lively acid |
The atmosphere was on top in the room |
Mugge and Monika enjoyed the tasting |
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Let me think, should we turn right or left? |
Well on the spot, Agneta greets us welcome |
Isn't that our little common gull on the wall? |
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Per and Thomas have common friends |
Book was signed later on, in Stockholm |
Thomas spoke as a real Spaniard, e g with his hands |
ETA was presented in words as well as pictures |
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Kenneth's food tasted delicious |
Birgitta with bag from Santi Wine House |
..and Monika invested in the future (=christmas) |
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We enjoyed staying outdoors in the warm evening |
There was plenty of paella for everybody... |
...and many deer reunions |
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Cheeers and welcome! |
Here we dance the Salsa! |
Monika enjoyed the dance as well as the wine |
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Guest of the night, Christina Schollin |
Christina and Monika |
The evening's hostesses, Fia and Monica |
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Professional tennis |
Trainer Sergio, Per, Elliot and granddad Kjell |
Elliot, courted by three ladies |
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On the way in, checking attendance |
Tasty breakfast |
Monika and Fia, two merry SWEAS |
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We drove over the Öresund bridge |
Boat in regular traffic on the Geneva Lake |
Swiss alpine village Leysin |
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Mont Blanc is permanently covered with snow |
Monika wanted a souvenir from Grenoble |
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Our hotel in Valencia |
Modern Art in Valencia |
Valencia is a very green City |
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Waiting in front of the Cathedral |
Per walking |
Bagpipers in the gangway |
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