Motorhome life-arkiv

It starts quietly. Coffee, cat food, a thank-you to the universe. Then – as if an invisible signal goes off – the day explodes. Tasks tumble over each other, projects are started and grow, dinner burns, the laundry calls from the balcony, and the wardrobe gets a complete makeover without a single plan. One of those ADHD-in-everyday-life days, where stress and creative joy run side by side – ending with the feeling of having dared something new.

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A Day That Started with Oskar

Yesterday was filled with both words and coffee. I published the first part of the Oskar Series – a text that had been waiting to meet you. The rest of the day went into small household chores, but in the back of my mind, Oskar and his world were always present.

Blyertsteckning av en flicka som sitter ihopkrupen med armarna runt benen, en bild som uttrycker inneslutenhet, sårbarhet och behov av trygghet." — En av mina egna blyertsteckningar – för mig symboliserar den hur ett barn kan dra sig undan när världen blir för mycket. I Oskar-serien vill jag visa att bakom varje tystnad finns en berättelse vi behöver lyssna på

One of my own pencil drawings – for me, it symbolizes how a child can withdraw when the world becomes too much. In the Oskar Series, I want to show that behind every silence there’s a story we need to listen to.

Morning Ritual and ADHD Energy

Here I am again. My coffee is still warm and the morning has just begun. My morning ritual: feed the little cat, make my coffee, and thank the universe for giving me one more day on this earth. Thankful for having what I need – and a little more.

Looking back, I feel grateful for the energy that filled me yesterday. That special energy that only comes sometimes. When ADHD kicks in. When your body tingles with “I’ll just fix this one thing” – and suddenly, you’re in the middle of something entirely different.

ADHD in Everyday Life – One of Many Piles that Grow

KonMari and an Unexpected Wardrobe Race

Socks shouldn’t scream from inside the drawer, the method says. They should be folded.

A few weeks ago, I started using the KonMari method for folding clothes. We use it in the motorhome, but now I’ve also done it in my own dresser. Yesterday, I decided to just fix a little in my husband’s sock drawer.

But before that, I had already washed bed linens and hung duvets and pillows out on the balcony. Somewhere in between, I got stuck making a TikTok video. It took time – my English is hopeless – but I did it. A little wrong, but that’s another story.

Back to the wardrobe. And suddenly “a little” had become “everything.” Work clothes, base layers, sweaters – all lying in piles on the floor. I scrubbed the drawers, added lavender sachets, folded clothes carefully. Folded, folded, and folded again until the wardrobe looked like a furnished room.

Burnt Butter and Too Many Things at Once

Then – the next impulse. Vacuum the beds. Flip the mattresses. Vacuum every corner. But then it hit me – dinner!

Butter in the frying pan, quickly fetch the laundry that had been dry for a long time. Back inside – and the butter wasn’t golden brown, it was black. Burnt. Smoky. Typical. New butter in the pan, onions in, potatoes and everything that was going to be our hash.

I started carrying in pillows from the balcony while frying eggs. That’s when Lillfia came and asked if she should help me carry in the bed linens. I said yes – feeling both grateful and warm in my heart.

From Dinner to Wrapping Presents

Beds done, food done – and just as I sat down, I heard my husband’s car in the driveway. After dinner, we talked about smelly shoes that needed to be thrown away.

We went into town, bought new ones, stopped at the pharmacy, and then at Dollarstore. There, I filled a whole bag with birthday presents for Emilia. It took two hours to wrap them all with paper and small ribbons. A little bag filled with presents I hope she’ll like.

Bravery in the Small Things

When the evening came, I realized I had actually dared. Not something big like jumping from a cliff, but making a TikTok video in English – despite the fear. That’s bravery to me.

Between the Lines – What Stayed with Me All Day

All day, I carried a thought: that we often miss what’s not being said. Sometimes it’s not the words that tell the most, but small signals – a glance, a shoulder relaxing, a small movement.

This applies to the children I write about in the Oskar Series, but also to us adults. Many of us carry invisible stories. Maybe that’s why I write – to remind myself (and maybe you) that we need to dare to see beyond the surface.

Reflection

Yesterday was a day of high pulse, many tracks, and a mix of chaos and joy. ADHD in everyday life can feel overwhelming, but it also holds a kind of magic – the ability to see the world in several directions at once. And maybe it’s there, in the unpredictable, that the most valuable moments hide.

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Homecoming, Motorhome & ADHD

Av Carina Ikonen Nilsson

den 2 augusti 2025

i ADHD och neurodivergens, År inlägg 2025, Malix – personligt & bloggen, Reflektion & självläkning, Resor & husbilsliv Camping, husbil, ställplatser, naturupplevelser., Vardag & familjeliv

Homecoming, Motorhome & ADHD – Jumpy Thoughts and Moments That Stay

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Foreword
This post is about coming home, about unpacking the motorhome after another weekend on the road.
It is also about the small moments that linger and stay in your heart.
Finally, it is a post about ADHD – about jumpy thoughts that want too much all at once, and about the encounters that leave deep marks in the heart.

Back on the Couch – Motorhome Ready for Autumn

I’m sitting here on the couch, writing.
Yesterday, we unpacked the motorhome. The fridge is now empty, ready to be restocked for the next weekend trip. The laundry is done, and only the bedding from the motorhome remains. Once that is washed, our LVL² will officially be ready for autumn.

From now on, our trips will be shorter.
Instead of long journeys, it will be small weekend escapes – just enough to capture the last breath of freedom that only motorhome life can give.

Our little one has truly become a camper.
I already knew that, but yesterday gave me the final proof – the dot over the “i.”
While unpacking, he said:
”The clothes can stay – we’re going out again soon.”

On the way home, we stopped at Överby. First, we bought gas for the Thermacell – that little device I love on mosquito-filled evenings. Then, something else caught our attention.
He found a microphone he wanted for his computer.
He said he would save up for it himself.
However, we decided to surprise him and bought it.

Usually, he waits in the motorhome when we go shopping.
But yesterday was different – he came along.
And he learned that sometimes, stepping into the store actually pays off.

The Blog – A Timeline of My Life After Learning I Have ADHD

ADHD Jag föredrar att kalla mig impulsiv

When I was on ADHD medication, I felt my thoughts line up for the very first time.
It was as if they became little train wagons, following each other in perfect order.
Now, without medication, my mind is more like a ball of yarn – loose threads bouncing in every direction.

I had to stop taking the medication.
At first, it helped me.
However, after a while, my body began to protest – tight muscles, aching jaws, poor sleep, and creeping anxiety.

Today, I live with my jumpy thoughts again.
Sometimes they irritate me – but other times, they make life rich.
And sometimes, they turn into blog posts like this one.

Fact Box: ADHD in Everyday Life

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Core symptoms include attention difficulties, impulsivity, and sometimes hyperactivity.
Thoughts often “jump” because of executive function challenges, where the brain struggles to sort what’s most important right now.
While medication can help create mental structure, side effects are common, and many people develop their own strategies instead.
Most importantly, understanding, routines, and a supportive environment can make the biggest difference – especially in school.

A Meeting That Stayed with Me

In my work, I have met many children who couldn’t fit into the school system.
Children who had already lost faith in themselves, who carried the feeling of being “wrong.”

I remember one meeting especially clearly.
I described the feeling of worthlessness, of constantly having to hide your quirks.
The young person began to cry.

”How do you know all this?” they asked.
”I’ve been there before. You’re not alone,” I replied.

Later, I went to our psychologist, because I was worried that my words might have done harm.
Instead, he said something that has stayed with me ever since:
”Would you have wanted to meet someone like you when you were a child?”
Yes, I said.
”Then you are that person now. Give what you once needed, and you do it so well.
You see the kids and say the things they don’t even dare whisper.
You let them see themselves as they are – and make them feel good enough as they are.”

Those words stayed.
They made me better at my work.
And they made me softer as a human being.

Reflection

Oh, how jumpy this post became.
But that’s how my brain works – the threads crisscross, and in the end, they land somewhere that truly matters.

Today’s AHA: The psychologist’s words are still with me.
I get to be the person I once needed.

Now I’m curious about you…

Have you ever met someone who truly left a mark on you?
Which words stayed in your heart?

AHA – Between the Lines

Between the lines, I reveal a person who seeks both stillness and movement.
I find joy in the small moments of everyday life – an unpacked motorhome, a little boy’s words, a new microphone.
Yet I also carry a deep understanding of life’s fragility, of what it feels like to be small and not quite fit in.

I have learned to live with jumpy thoughts and with a story that has made me both stronger and softer.
And I remind you that human encounters – a single moment of true understanding – can change a life.
Perhaps I am now the person giving to others what I once longed for myself.

Afterword
Thank you for following me through today’s stream of words.

Yesterday is already resting in history. Tomorrow waits somewhere ahead.
But right now – this is where life happens, in what you feel, breathe, and experience.
– Carina Ikonen Nilsson

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Morning Coffee in the Motorhome – When Summer Fades and Autumn Begins

Av Carina Ikonen Nilsson

den 1 augusti 2025

i År inlägg 2025

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Introduction

This post is a quiet greeting from the motorhome, with warm coffee in my hands and the last days of summer in view.
It’s about nieces who remind me of life’s playfulness, about a summer slowly wrapping up –
and about finding small moments of joy even when longing still lives in the heart.

Morning Coffee and a Rain That Almost Hurt

Here I am again. The coffee is warm, and my body is slowly waking up after last night’s rain.
It poured down – not a gentle patter on the roof, but more like nails falling from the sky.
But I’m awake now. The coffee warms my hands, and my body awakens, inch by inch.

Two Little Girls and a Reminder About Life

My husband’s brother is staying further down the campsite with two adorable little girls.
They are both Paw Patrol and – as one of them proudly said – mighty.

They showed us their tricks and how fast they could run.
Two bright little souls who, with all their charm, reminded us what life is like as a child:
invincible, playful, and full of imagination.

“I am mighty!” – sometimes that’s all the life philosophy you need.

The Summer Winds Down

Today we are heading home. Unpacking the motorhome.
The vacation is over – a little sad, but somehow also okay.
It’s August 1st, the tail end of summer.

It’s been a lovely summer, though windy and a bit chilly except for the last few weeks.
Many trips with LVL^2, plenty of swims, and countless cozy evenings in the motorhome.
Different from past summers, but fun and full of lessons.
Memories of the summer of 2025.

Morning Coffee in the Motorhome – When Summer Fades and Autumn Begins

Autumn Will Be Mine

Now autumn is waiting, and I’ve made up my mind:

Swim three days a week in Uddevalla
Create a daily routine that brings energy
Finish writing Vinghästen, so the story can finally be complete

Maybe I’ll even start my early morning swims again, depending on how the days unfold.

The Quiet Rest of Longing

The sorrow that weighed heavy yesterday has settled down today.
It rests quietly now, no longer quite as heavy.
It’s possible to find joy, even with the longing for my son and grandchildren.

Soon little Emilia has her birthday. Last year she got drawing supplies –
she is so talented at drawing.
This year, I don’t really know what she likes anymore.
Today we’re also buying a present for my daughter’s partner –
that one I’ve already figured out.

Small joys of everyday life weigh more than you think.

Between the Lines

The morning is quiet. My coffee is warm.
This is where I land – in the simple things, in the now,
in the summer just about to turn into autumn.

Closing Words

And so this summer ends – with coffee as my companion and autumn as the next chapter.
Life continues in its gentle rhythm, with swimming laps, writing time,
and small everyday joys that make the heart beat softer.

Quote:
Yesterday has already laid down to rest in history; it can no longer be lived, only remembered.
Tomorrow waits farther ahead, out there in the distance.
But right now – this is where the breath comes, and life happens.
– Carina Ikonen Nilsson

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Home Again – With Berries, Jars, and New Motorhome Dreams

Av Carina Ikonen Nilsson

den 28 juli 2025

i Recept & matglädje, Resor & husbilsliv Camping, husbil, ställplatser, naturupplevelser., Vardag & familjeliv

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Foreword

Foreword

This post is about the stillness of returning home, about small everyday adventures, about letting berries take up space in the kitchen – and dreams take up space in the mind. The scent of blackcurrant juice, a spoonful of marmalade – and the feeling of being right where I’m supposed to be.

We Came Home Yesterday

Before that, though, we made a stop at Fribo in Sollebrunn with our LVL^2. We’ve bought both trailers and vehicles there before. This time, we were just browsing – and we made that clear, even though the friendly salesman was more than ready to sell us a motorhome.

Afterwards, we swung by Dollarstore – but unfortunately, the silver tarps were out of stock. However, Biltema had what we needed – well, almost everything except car parts and silver tarps. Fortunately, I found some fabric boxes that will help organize our clothes in the motorhome.

The idea is to keep them neatly folded under one of the beds. That way, they’re easy to find – and it feels more like home.

At home, we don’t keep clothes under the beds. But in the motorhome, the under-bed storage is large and mostly unused. It’s like we’ve just thrown stuff in there because we could. Therefore, it’s time for the lazy part of me to wake up and get a little more organized.

When Everyday Life Meets Berry Joy

Once we got home, our oldest son had picked blackcurrants from our bush. Meanwhile, my husband was cooking dinner, and I was out in the garden, watering plants and tending to our very thirsty flowers.

After dinner, I made juice – and honestly, it turned out really good.
Since I don’t like wasting anything, I used what was left in the straining cloth and turned it into marmalade. I have a feeling it’ll go perfectly with some creamy brie.

In addition, I harvested some tomatoes from the greenhouse.

Recipe: Blackcurrant Juice & Marmalade

Ingredients (approx. 1 liter finished juice):

1 kg blackcurrants (I used 2.5 kg)
5 dl water
6–7 dl granulated sugar per liter of strained juice

Equipment:

Large pot
Straining cloth or fine sieve
Bottles/jars with tight-fitting lids
(Optional: Sodium benzoate)

How to make the juice:

Clean the berries – remove leaves and any bad berries, no need to trim stems.
Boil with water – simmer for 10–15 minutes until the berries burst.
Strain – let it drip through a cloth (don’t press if you want clear juice).
Measure juice & boil with sugar – 6–7 dl sugar per liter of juice.
Skim the surface – remove any foam.
Bottle while hot – pour into warm, clean bottles and seal immediately.

Marmalade from the Berry Pulp:

I reheated the strained pulp with sugar and boiled it down until it thickened into marmalade.
Then I poured it into jars – and I’ll also freeze some in small portions.
Perfect for a cheese board!

Tip: Do You Need Preservatives?

No, if you:

Freeze the juice
Bottle it hot in sterilized bottles
Pasteurize it (80°C for 20 minutes)

Yes, if you:

Want to store it at room temperature for a long time
Don’t plan to freeze it
→ Then use sodium benzoate (1/5 tsp per liter)

As for me, I chose to freeze the juice – I prefer to avoid additives in our food.

And Life Continues…

Even though it was lovely to be away with our LVL^2, it also felt great to come home. My own bed. My own shower.

While my husband tackled the laundry, I stood over the stove with the berries. Today, there are two more loads waiting. First, I’ll check the weather app – then decide whether to hang them outside or inside. Actually, who am I kidding – they’re already spinning in the machine.

Later today, we might take a walk in the woods and see if our old mushroom spots are still around. A little nature is always a good idea.

What about you?

What are you doing with your berries this year?
Have you found a good way to organize your motorhome cabinets?
I’d love to hear your tips!

Reflection – Between the Lines

This post speaks of small transitions: from motorhome life to home routines, from window shopping to jam making, from fabric storage to berry bushes.

Sometimes, the most ordinary tasks turn into little treasures. I move between dreaming and doing – and find meaning in the rhythm of everyday life.

Between watering plants and stirring marmalade, there’s gratitude, softness, and a kind of doing that quietly heals the inside.
Even if I don’t always realize it in the moment – it’s there.

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Yesterday has already settled into history,
tomorrow is waiting up ahead.
But right now – this is where life happens.
Right now, I can enjoy my blackcurrant juice.
– Carina Ikonen Nilsson

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When the Cat Attacks – Back Home After a Weekend in the Motorhome

Av Carina Ikonen Nilsson

den 14 juli 2025

i Resor & husbilsliv Camping, husbil, ställplatser, naturupplevelser.

Introduction
There’s something special about waking up at home after a weekend away. The sheets feel different, the coffee hits differently, and the sound of the washing machine humming reminds me that everyday life is back. Today, I got an especially dramatic start – courtesy of our cat.

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Furry Alarm Clock at 4:50 AM

This morning, our cat launched a full attack on my feet sticking out from under the blanket. Before 5:00 AM. Of course I woke up immediately. That little rascal knows exactly how to get me out of bed – just to get his breakfast.

Still, waking up at home after being in the motorhome is a lovely feeling. I do enjoy our trips in LVL^2, but there’s a comfort in coming home, unpacking, and slipping back into the rhythm of regular life.

Unpacking the Motorhome – Our Routine

We’re a good team when it comes to unpacking the motorhome. I gather everything from inside, and my husband carries it all into the house and puts things in the fridge. The whole process takes maybe fifteen minutes. After that, I usually settle into the sofa for a bit – but not before checking on our greenhouse and garden.

Yesterday, everything needed a good watering, but I left it until the evening.

Birthday Celebration for My Mother-in-law

Once the unpacking was done, we shifted gears – my mother-in-law turned 81, and we had a little party planned. Showers, getting ready, and picking up our eldest daughter before heading off to Gothenburg.

We made a quick stop at Torp to buy the final gift – a warm, long cardigan to go with the two knives we had already bought (a bread knife and another one she had mentioned needing). She often feels cold, so a cozy, knee-length cardigan seemed perfect.

The party was lovely. She served Swedish sandwich cake and gluten-free options for us, along with Budapest roll and Schwarzwald cake. We were twelve people gathered – a rare occasion due to the distance between us.

Home Again – and a Message from the Neighbor

We got back home around 7:00 PM. Everyone was tired. We watered the garden and sat out on the patio. Just being.

On the drive home, my neighbor messaged me. Her YouTube channel had gained more views, and she mentioned that her son missed me. They had gone swimming, but he didn’t want to go into the deep water without me there. I think we’ll sort that out – he’ll be ready for deep-water swimming before winter arrives. I know he can learn.

My our little girl also mentioned that he had probably knocked on our door while we were away. She finds it unsettling when someone knocks unexpectedly, so she waited. Eventually, she saw him return to his house across the street.

A New Children’s Video About Emotions

Speaking of my neighbor – she recently uploaded a new video to her YouTube channel. She makes short educational films for young children, and they’re truly lovely. The latest one is about emotions: what feelings exist, how they feel, and how they affect us. It’s not every emotion, of course – but it’s perfect for young kids.

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Laundry, Swimwear, and Monday Routines

The washing machines are calling again. It’s not even 6:00 AM, and I’ve already done two loads of laundry – mostly from the weekend trip. I also washed our swimwear, because we’re probably going swimming today.

Closing Words
Thanks for joining me on this Monday morning. Maybe you were woken gently, maybe not. However your day started, I hope it gives you both energy and space to just be.

Reflection:
It’s in the contrast that we notice what we truly enjoy. A quiet Monday isn’t boring after an adventurous weekend – it’s a soft landing. And maybe that’s what everyday life is really about.

”Live today, right now. Yesterday rests in history, and tomorrow waits out there in the distance. Right now is what matters.” – Carina Ikonen Nilsson

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Northbound with the Little One – Packing, Pizza and Summer Memories

Av Carina Ikonen Nilsson

den 28 juni 2025

i År inlägg 2025, Resor & husbilsliv Camping, husbil, ställplatser, naturupplevelser.

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Prologue

This is one of those mornings where I just want to write myself out of the tiredness. A night of itchy mosquito bites and heat that just wouldn’t let go – but now I’m sitting here, on the couch with the laptop in my lap, ready to head north.

We got a lot done yesterday, and today, 400 kilometers of road lie ahead. I’m full of anticipation – now it feels like the vacation is truly beginning.

A New Journey – To Mora and Beyond

Good morning! Well, technically, it is morning – but it feels like I haven’t slept at all. Gnats and mosquito bites kept me company through the night, and the heat lay over us like a blanket.

Today will be a long one. But I’ll be sitting in our LVL^2, noting down motorhomes that pass us by. That’ll be okay – my body is with me, even if the hours might feel a bit slow over those 400 kilometers.

Tonight’s stop: Mora.

Laundry, Fridges, and the Habits We Barely Notice

Yesterday was laundry day – getting the little one’s clothes clean for the trip. Then it was time for the fridge and freezer. We emptied the freezer completely to see what was actually in there. My husband thought it was empty. He was wrong.

While we were at it, we cleaned out the fridge too. You know that metal rack that’s supposed to hold drinks? It’s only been used maybe two or three times over the years. We took it out – suddenly, we had more space!

Later, the little girl went to grab some milk and asked, surprised:
– Don’t we have any milk?

Oh yes, I said. It’s just on the top shelf now.
And just like that, it hit me how much we rely on habits. She thought we were out of milk – just because it wasn’t where it usually is.

Shopping, Cooking, and the Smell of Blueberry Pie

Later in the day, we drove to Vänersborg to get the last of what we needed and stock up the fridge and freezer in LVL^2. We didn’t need much – but somehow still spent over 2,000 kronor.

For dinner, we made pizzas using those pre-made kits. I topped mine with tomato sauce, cheese, a bit of turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Super tasty! But salty – I ended up drinking three, maybe four bottles of water that evening.

After a short nap – while my husband cooked for the teens staying home – I got up and made some granola, baked a blueberry pie, and prepped a flour mix for scones. We have an oven in our camper, and it’s such a luxury to smell freshly baked bread while on the road.

Sometimes we even bake on the grill – it somehow tastes even better. Maybe it’s the sunshine. Maybe it’s the waiting. Or just the simplicity of it all.

LVL^2 is Ready – Norrland Awaits

The camper is packed, cleaned, and the beds in LVL^2 are freshly made. Now we’re off – this time with our little one. And yes, we’re ignoring the weather forecasts.

All so he can experience Norrland.
I believe it’s a basic right – that every child should get to know what’s out there in this beautiful country of ours. You should be able to carry memories from both the north and the south.

My husband and I have gathered many such memories – with all the children who’ve stayed with us over the years.

Final Thoughts

Wishing you a beautiful day – the kind you’ve chosen and created for yourself.
Thank you for being here, for reading. It means more than you know.

Have you travelled with kids in a campervan or explored Sweden from top to bottom?
Feel free to leave a comment – I read and appreciate every word.
It means a lot to connect with others who cherish the little and big moments of everyday life on the road.

Here you can read about some of the trips we’ve taken with our cars and caravans.

Carina Ikonen Nilsson Lev idag, just nu. Igår finns inte längre här och morgondagen kommer först i morgon. Just nu är det som gäller.

Carina Ikonen Nilsson
Live today, right now. Yesterday is no longer here. Tomorrow doesn’t come until tomorrow. Right now is what matters.

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Last Motorhome Weekend – We Celebrate It in Kungshamn

Av Carina Ikonen Nilsson

den 5 oktober 2024

i Inlägg från 2024, Resor & husbilsliv Camping, husbil, ställplatser, naturupplevelser.

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Once or twice a year, we come here to enjoy the view, the salty swims, and the wonderful feeling of living by the sea. The service facilities are spotless, and the campsite is cozy and family-friendly.

The only thing to watch out for is crossing the road to get into town – cars tend to drive a little too fast on the curve. But if you look carefully, you’ll make it across in one piece.

Waking Up Early in Kungshamn

Waking up at half-past four here in Kungshamn wasn’t exactly the dream. The darkness lay heavy over the sky, and the wind howled, creating sounds that made it hard to enjoy the silence.

But the coffee – it tasted amazing. That feeling of truly being off work, fully free, was strong. After a while, I went back to bed and slept for a couple more hours.

A Morning with Fever and an Upset Stomach

During the night, I’d had a fever and felt chilled, and my stomach was acting up again. But after some rest in the morning, I felt better – the fever seemed to have passed.

By mid-morning, we decided to take a walk to Coop to shop for dinner: baked potatoes, grilled chicken fillets, and a fresh salad. Of course, tzatziki would be the perfect finishing touch.

A Chilly Swim – But Worth Every Second!

When we got back from the store, I quickly changed into my swimwear and headed to the jetty. Unfortunately, I’d forgotten my swim gloves, so my fingers got cold in the water.

I won’t deny it was chilly, but the feeling afterward was unbeatable. My whole body was filled with endorphins, my thoughts slowed down, and a deep sense of calm settled in for hours.

A warm shower in the motorhome was enough to heat me back up, and I haven’t been cold since.

Dinner in the Motorhome – A Royal Setting

The potatoes were baking slowly in the oven. The chicken fillets were marinating, and soon it was time to prepare the salad. Tonight, I planned to set the table a bit more elegantly here in the motorhome – there’s something special about eating indoors when autumn is in the air.

After dinner, my sketchbook would come out, and perhaps the evening would end with a movie on Netflix.

A Perfect End to the Motorhome Season

The sun is shining here in Kungshamn, and the wind isn’t too cold. It feels like the perfect way to close the motorhome season – a mix of calm, nature, cozy moments, and a hint of melancholy.

There’s something magical about feeling the crisp autumn air after a swim, then stepping into the warmth to enjoy a good dinner.

Now I’m looking forward to a relaxing evening of creativity and maybe a film.

Closing Thoughts

This really was a fitting end to the motorhome season. How about you – how do you create that feeling of being truly off work and relaxed?

Also read:

My latest morning swim
Earlier motorhome adventures this year

Callout
Where is your favorite place for an autumn weekend – by the sea, in the forest, or at home with a blanket and tea?

Reflection:
To be on the road yet at peace – that’s the magic of motorhome life. The journey is not just about moving from place to place, but also about pausing life’s noise and settling into the moment.