Utö

The silence on Utö is unforced and natural.

Some ice is finally building up in the harbour bay. New snow flakes are gently falling. The wind is fairly mild, fortunately.

I arrived here after a long drive, and a 4-hour ferry ride on Tuesday. The next ferry towards mainland leaves on Friday! Life on the island forces one away from busy-ness.

Yesterday, after many hours of warmth and cosiness (and some board game excitement) with my host family, I made a late evening walk in the village. Five or six houses altogether showed signs of habitation. It is very different from life in a city! I feel so privileged to have come here. There is a time for everything. City life can wait.