In February I visited a nearby House on the Hill, a 19th century wooden house now in serious need of some TLC. Back then I peeked through the windows. Today I entered.
The house is owned by the City of Stockholm but maintained and managed by a group of volunteers. On condition that they maintain it and make it open to the public, they get to use it over the summer. The association counts 50 members that take turns with duties and enjoy time there in the summer. In spring and early summer they do open house with art exhibition and a cafe. As I was curious to look inside, I brought my family there for a Sunday out.
I got a few more spooky old house pictures to my collection and we enjoyed the nice relaxed stroll there from Sturehov. Not far from the high rises of Norsborg at the end of the Red Line, still it gets rural pretty quick with patches of fields between lush green forest. With the occasional red 'stuga' dotted along the winding road.
It was fun to have a look inside and chat with the people who keep Sillviken alive. Opportunities, yes, but also a lot of work. I think I will stay with my hobby of designing games and taking pictures.
On the way we took the chance to stop at the Church of St. Botvid which is now open to the public after being closed for renovations. Of course everything is bright, green, and sunny here in June, but nothing a little noir filter can't fix to ensure the proper mood.
