Stockholm

We woke at 4 am when the ship docked at an island briefly. We were then up early and down to breakfast. I then spent an hour up on deck taking photos as we made our way through the thousands of islands making up the Swedish Archipelago. Stunning scenery. We arrived in Stockholm and disembarked about 10 am where we then boarded our bus.
Our sightseeing tour featured City Hall, where the Nobel Prize Banquets are held, the Royal Palace including the changing of the guards and a visit to the Vasa Galleon Warship, the most expensive and ornamented ship built in 1628. The ship was designed with an extra storey of cannons making it top heavy. It's maiden voyage lasted a total of 1,300 metres before it capsized and sank into the mud in the harbour where it remained until being refloated in the 1960s. It is preserved in amazing condition and is a spectacular sight.
We finally checked into our hotel about 5 pm where there was time for a quick shower before heading out for a very nice dinner. A big day.Read more