We have a word in Swedish that might be unique. The word is Ljugarbänk. It is a wooden bench (bänk), where you sit down and tell lies! Usually you will find a ljugarbänk outside the local meeting place/shopping centre in smaller towns or rural areas. This one is probably more for lying down, or just resting. I really like the design. And it is very comfy. I use it quite often. You will find it smack in the middle of the Iron Age burial ground that I have shown you a few times before. The area is also a part of a nature reserve, and is very popular with the locals. I pass by here most every day on my bike and will often stop and rest for a few minutes. This time of the year in mid-May is probably the best time if you want to visit the reserve as everything is turning green at the moment.
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And it is obviously made from local materials.
Very intesting story!
Hahah! fun post Steffe, maybe when you are lying on this bench you are compelled to tell lies!!
I like the way you say you use it often...you must have a lot of lies to tell! I like the simplicity of it and can't think of a nicer place to rest a while and to contemplate. Is there any significance about having a special place to tell lies?
The English word for a place where you tell lies is "legislature." It doesn't matter if you sit down or stand up.
What an interesting post- and I like the bench too.
Neat piece and interesting story.
Darryl and Ruth :)
Neat concept Steffe. I think Jack hit this on the head though!
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