Category: Travel
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Bye bye Sweden
Blown over across the Öresund to Denmark. Winds at 16-18m/s while crossing on the bridge came from behind, fortunately. So I might have even saved some fuel… However, this also means that I have left Sweden and the nearing end of my holidays is becoming more evident. I’ve bought a couple of books on my…
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Southbound
I’m on my way home. Today I left Stockholm driving south again. But I’ve decided to make a few stops along the way. Today, I’m staying in Karlskrona. The RV parking is right at the harbour. It’s a sunny (but only 9°C cold) evening. Thus I’m keeping warm staying inside. It was a reasonably long…
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Vasa
The Swedish warship Vasa was built in 1628 and sank on the 10 August 1628, the day of her maiden voyage, after only sailing for just about fifteen minutes. A gust of wind filled her sails and she heeled to the side. This lead to water rushing in through the open gun ports. Due to…
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Stockholm
While I just had breakfast and did a few things I am now deciding on today’s plans. As I wasn’t able to upload all images last night, I wanted to put these on here now.
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Lunch
Short lunch break at the Mälaren with a view over to the Stadshuset, Stockholm’s town hall.
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Gamla Stan
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Skansen
It is another very beautiful sunny morning. I am aware that I may repeat myself… but it’s just true. I have been awake quite early, so I am taking the time this morning, to give you a short impression of yesterday’s activities. I took the tunnelbana (underground) into Slussen and the ferry over to Djurgården…
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Chai Tea Latte
You might get the impression, that I’m moving from one café to the other. Let me tell you something: you are right! Sitting at the Chokladkoppen in the Old Town. Probably one of the best spots in central Stockholm and I always enjoy coming back here. The chai latte is excellent, freshly brewed and I’m…
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Cup of tea and a book
After a visit to Skansen this morning, I am now back in the city centre taking a short break from … well, I’m sitting down for a cup of Earl Grey tea and my book enjoying my holidays in Stockholm!