My Travel and Photo Blog
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Just playing around…
This post is just to try something… sorry!
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Gripsholms Slott
Today I just made the short drive from Stockholm down to Mariefred and the Gripsholm Castle.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gripsholm_Castle The castle‘s history goes back to the 1370s and today is one of Sweden‘s eleven Royal Castles. For those, who read Tucholsky it is also title and setting for one of his novels.For me, it was today‘s destination. Just…
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Stockholm (by foot today)
As I had woken up to another chilly, but sunny morning, I decided to explore on foot today. I crossed Västerbron the south side and then walked along the north side of the Mälaren. Accidentally, I walked past one of Stockholm‘s finest bakery (again! How strange is that?) and took the chance to buy another…
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Stadshuset
Just because I‘ve taken numerous photos cycling past, I thought I‘d dop a couple in this post.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_City_Hall
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Kanelbulle with a view
Today was uneventful. And that, as such, was good. A day to relax.Went out for a short ride. First stop Vete Katten to pick up a kanelbulle. One of the best things Sweden has to offer in the sweets department! Rode along Strandvägen to Djurgården and found a nice spot at Waldemarsudde.
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Sunshine in Stockholm
Well, it is a bit chilly at around 15°, but I am off on my bike enjoying the sunny day. Today, there’s only one goal: Having a wonderful day!
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Stockholm
I arrived in Stockholm today. The day was sunny, and even though the air and the wind are already a bit on the chilly side, I had a lovely short bike ride along the Mälaren to the Old Town and Skeppsholmen. At Skeppsbroajen, the Götheborg had docked. An impressive replica of the Swedish East Indiaman…
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Off to a bumpy start…
11° C and thick rainy clouds – not exactly what I was hoping for on my (still) summer holiday. But here we are. I made it through clouds and rain to my first stop: getting stocked up on necessities, food, and specialty sweets. Unfortunately, even if it may look like it, it will not last…
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Stockholm
Just a glimpse today. I have been around a little bit. The day was overcast and grey, chilly with mist at about 5°C. Not the best weather, but I am still enjoying myself. Didn’t take too may photos, though.