Warm Weather Hygge
By definition, hygge (hooga) according to the Denmark website is about "taking time away from the daily rush to be together with people you care about - or even by yourself - to relax and enjoy life's quieter pleasures." There's a fun little book I read on vacation back in 2018 called The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living and I loved it so much, I bought one as soon as I got back. There was actually nothing more relaxing than reading that little book curled up on the couch in the sunroom with a cup of tea and is one of my favorite memories of that trip. Many tend to associate this practice in the cooler months of Fall and Winter because it tends to focus on the act of being cozy. Snuggling under a blanket, enjoying a warm, healing cup of tea by the fireplace (or fireplace on TV ), lighting a favorite candle while doing a calming hobby like cross stitch or scrapbooking. Being a hyggephant, I can tell you that I never associated warm wea...
I too am going to Maine so Acadia fits the bill.
ReplyDeleteI am going to St. Germain Wisconsin and soaking up the pine scented, lake lovin', cabin fire pit goodness with darling shops and total peace and contentment on a pontoon.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm goin' to Kathmandu - with Bob Seger! :-)
ReplyDeleteK-k-k-k-k-k Katmandu
You're welcome for the ear worm!
Hmm - I guess I'll go to the Keys and get me some beach time!
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ReplyDeleteIf it's a long vacation I'll makes stops in Alaska, or Angkor Wat. Although Acadia sounds nice too and I'm sure there are a bunch more places I could choose from.
I'm going sailing in the Bahamas. We had a blast doing that a few years ago and there are still so many more islands left to explore. Another options would be Belize, as they are supposed to have some amazing snorkeling opportunities.
ReplyDeleteParis!! Preferably in April. Think itāll be safe by then?
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