There are so many different people who come to Ljusnefors Camping on the Ljusnan River, to camp, fish or just overnight. There have been Finns, Norwegians, Swedes of course, Germans, Australians, Swiss, English, Czechs, Danes, French, Poles, etc. Last night a large tour bus came with people from the Czech Republic and they were delighted that our host, Martin, speaks Czech.
Marion and I had a day off and we took the train to Hudiksvall, which is north of Ljusne and Söderhamn. We almost missed the train in Ljusne and had to run to catch it. A 24 year old in great shape is much more able to run than a 67 y/o in so-so shape😐. So glad the train personnel waited for me!
Hudiksvall is in Hälsingland, Gävleborg County, Sweden, pop: 15,016. It's also known as Glada Hudik (Happy Hudik) because of its friendly hospitality and lively social life. It is on the east coast of Sweden deep inside the bay Hudiksvallsfjärden (now you know exactly where it is!!) The picture above is of the Fisherman Houses. During the summer months, fishing would be done from one of the islands out towards the bay. The women would row several kilometers back to Hudiksvall to deliver the fish to sell. In the winter, the fisher families would reside in these houses. This is the typical architecture and atmosphere of Sweden some 200 years ago. Many have been turned into shops and restaurants.
We went down to the harbor and here are some pictures of the boats and the bay:
Some pictures from the town
Look at these beautiful artichokes
The Old Texas Saloon
Marion and I found a lake with many different birds and geese with lots of babies!
We took a bus to Malnbaden to see a recreational area. It was really pretty. School was out, so there were teens playing sand fütbol and swimming.
Loveletters in the sand
At the end of the day, Marion and I sat at an outside cafe to wait for the train! It was a fun day!
You are seeing so much and meeting so many people! It is just wonderful!!!!
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Sandy C