Sandby, Sweden

There is a little village Sandby in Öland, Sweden. We, a group of five people, visited this place to meet children and teachers from Latvia that are spending three weeks there in a rectory in a camp. We have visited them also previously in a center where they meet after school but now there was a possibility to spend some time together in a place far away from home.

that place where we stayed

I think we had a great time. Sandby is really nice quiet place. The sea isn't far away (but after this time I star to appreciate the seaside in Latvia - here at least it is cleaner and there aren't so many seaweeds). But there are some things that are really nice - those desert places where you can see far ahead and there are only some junipers.

it is nice there

With those children we had some trips with bikes and also some hiking. I enjoyed also talking, playing cards and just spending time together. I hope these children will enjoy this time as well and see and experience that there can be a different life and better living conditions and more caring and loving relationships than they maybe have at home.

Children enjoys the sea

we come back from the sea

So we came home, they will stay there for another 10 days and what next? Will it be the same again? Luckily there is that center for children Sirdsgaisma where they try to help different children also coming from harsh conditions.