Just like last year, we went to Ulriksdal castle's park to see a bonfire. On this day, there are many locations around Sweden that set a bonfire to welcome spring. I like this location as it is a park and there is a large space for everyone. I saw some photos from Rålambshovsparken and it was so crowded.
The Scouts were there to sell warm boiled sausages with bread, coffee, tea, packet drinks and sweet buns. We got the warm sausage 25kr. Same price as last year. Yay.
One receives a coupon after paying and we give the coupon to the responsible scout.
This is a giant boiler to cook 1800 sausages! Of course, not all 1800 at once.
Even the mustard and ketchup bottles are huge! How clever it is to hang them upside down and we just squeeze the tubes.
We found a spot to sit and waited for the scouts to come out with the fire torches. This year, they have pails of water placed a distance from the bonfire as the border between the people and the fire, as well as, I am sure, to put out the fire if necessary. Some adults were not very smart and walked out of the border and the scouts had to tell them to get back behind the pails. One elderly woman said that she could not feel the heat.. Gosh, how ridiculous she sounded. The scout told her to put on a jacket if she feels cold. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to get the idea that the pails are the border.
At the 8.32pm, the bonfire was lit!
We went nearer the fire and the heat was intense. We stayed on until 9.30pm. The fire was still going strong but smaller. This year, it was warmer than last year. Last year, I had a beanie and a thick coat. This year, no beanie but two down jackets (under me is a sleeveless down jacket) because I know it will get cold once the sun sets.
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