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Weekender: Jan Olsson, 43, sawmill technician Weekender: Jan Olsson, 43, sawmill technician
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The best thing about Sweden is the nature. I live in Karlstad by Lake Vänern – the biggest lake in the country. There are large, mythical forests where moose, deer, wolves and even the occasional bear can be found. The forest is part of my everyday life. If I'm not in the woods working, I often go jogging or walking to enjoy them.The best thing about Sweden is the nature. I live in Karlstad by Lake Vänern – the biggest lake in the country. There are large, mythical forests where moose, deer, wolves and even the occasional bear can be found. The forest is part of my everyday life. If I'm not in the woods working, I often go jogging or walking to enjoy them.
I'm a diver. I've been to the Philippines, Thailand and the Red Sea. In Sweden I prefer the west coast – places like Kungshamn and Lysekil. I even dive in winter. Swimming under the ice is quite an experience.I'm a diver. I've been to the Philippines, Thailand and the Red Sea. In Sweden I prefer the west coast – places like Kungshamn and Lysekil. I even dive in winter. Swimming under the ice is quite an experience.
I'm a big Madonna fan. Her shows are magnificent. I try to go and see as many of her concerts as possible; you have to see them several times in order to take in everything that's happening. One year I saw the same concert in Gothenburg, Oslo and London.I'm a big Madonna fan. Her shows are magnificent. I try to go and see as many of her concerts as possible; you have to see them several times in order to take in everything that's happening. One year I saw the same concert in Gothenburg, Oslo and London.
A lot of Swedes have access to a log cabin. It is very important for a Swede to have at least four weeks' holiday in a row each summer to be close to nature.A lot of Swedes have access to a log cabin. It is very important for a Swede to have at least four weeks' holiday in a row each summer to be close to nature.
After work on Friday I'll go to my log cabin, ignite the sauna and relax with a couple of beers. I like to be by myself to enjoy the quiet and gather my thoughts about what has happened over the past week. All the tension and stress just fade away.After work on Friday I'll go to my log cabin, ignite the sauna and relax with a couple of beers. I like to be by myself to enjoy the quiet and gather my thoughts about what has happened over the past week. All the tension and stress just fade away.
• Are you a Weekender? Email a photo and a brief description of how you spend your weekends to weekender@guardian.co.uk.• Are you a Weekender? Email a photo and a brief description of how you spend your weekends to weekender@guardian.co.uk.
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