Susanna Rosen Photography
pictures from my life in Sweden, India or from other wonderful places on this planet that I travel to/ bilder från mitt liv i Sverige, Indien och från andra underbara platser på vår jord som jag reser till.
Botlappa Cave temple hike in Coorg.
Posted on May 22, 2019
From our homestay Silver Brook Estate we decided to do a short 4 kilometer hike up to Botlappa cave temple. Beautiful but hot walk up through the coffee plantations and the jungle. A narrow winding road for what we thought bikers but no no no……it was for jeeps, cars and rickshaws. Amazing to get a close look at how people live around here. We met kids walking home from school and women who had been grocery shopping. We also met the greenest snake ever. Turned out it was not dangerous at all. So cool to be hiking in the tree tops in all the greenery.
Our little hike turned out to be longer and hotter than expected but it was totally worth every drop of sweat. Don’t miss the next post where I’ll show some picture of the temple itself.
Good shoes and socks are essential when hiking but also water ! See ya’ soon.
Scotland of India, Coorg.
Posted on May 8, 2019
My hubby had his birthday last week so I decided to surprise him with a weekend trip to Coorg, the place called Scotland of India. We both like to walk, hiking, breathe fresh air and see new things so off we went in our car. Well, we didn’t drive. Our driver Ganga drove. When we asked about how long the car ride would be to get there everyone said around 5 hours but it actually took more than 6 due to the insane traffic in Bangalore. Took us 2 hours just to get out of Bangalore !
Even though the ride up was a little rough at times it sure was worth it. Our jeep driver was really skilled. It wasn’t his first drive on the bumpy roads.
I’ll show more from Coorg but be prepared. We are using our legs on this trip. No rickshaw ride at all. Strap on your hiking boots and fill a bottle of water. We need to stay hydrated. Let me know when you are ready <:
Kullen, Kullaberg, Skåne, Sweden.
Posted on July 29, 2017
Kullen has got to be one of the most beautiful spots in all of Sweden. I’m so happy that we paid a visit one early morning a couple of days ago.
Soooo worth a trip but be aware…it’s not the easiest place to explore. Small children can’t run around as they like and the climbs down the cliffs can be really challenging.
there’s different nature trails you can choose to get around and at some spot there’s actually a shelter so you can stay overnight. The Swedish ” right to public access” is amazing. Too bad not everybody understands how great this is and respects it.
not a bad place to anchor for the night
you can paddle sea kayaks and do some cliff climbing around here….there’s some people getting ready to repel down the cliff side. see them?
amazing that anything can grow among all these rocks
look at that tree with the roots !
amazing scenery ….Parishamn
all of a sudden the mist was creeping up on us like a ghost
the scenery changed so fast
climbing up we could see it out over the water
while looking out over the water I all of a sudden saw two porpoises – tumlare. WOW !!
you can actually go on a porpoise watching tour that leaves from Parishamn.
Ablahamn
below is a map of Kullen if you’re up for an adventure !
Sweden, Skåne, Österlen, Forsemölla, Rörums backar.
Posted on July 10, 2017
Yesterday we headed east for Sträntemölla preserve, Forsemölla, Rörums backar, Österlen. This part of the world is truly beautiful.
I love the old stone fences
first part of the fall……
the second part is the highest
there’s something special about waterfalls…our niece said ” it’s like stepping into a Lord of the rings movie” and it truly was…mysterious and magical
we walked through beautiful old deciduous forest
and then all of a sudden we entered “Mandelmanns trädgårds” grounds
with open pasture, summer meadows and rolling “hills”
walked up to the top of a hill where we could see all the way to the sea…
Rörums backar, the hills of Rörum in panoramic view
truly worth a visit if you’re in my part of the world. perfect spot for a picnic.
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