Nynäshamn

The wind was still fairly calm as we lifted the anchor. Sticky mud that had kept us nice and secure all night meant for a messy lift.
So today, we took the short hop here to set up for a couple of nights in Nynäshamn. Quite a contrast to our recent remoteness.
This island is a connection hub just 50km from Stockholm with trains, ferries,cruise boats & yachts . That, in turn, brings people. Despite all this, it still seemed relatively quiet to us except for our initial provisioning explore where, seemingly, every family had come out for the local childrens fair. The great facilities and incredible value at the large marina meant a chance to do the laundry . A great way to while away the time in the wash facilities which had a very smart sauna!
We walked along to the old water tower, which is now an observation tower & overlooks the town and the Stockholm Archipelago.
We picked up some lovely fresh cherries and, of course, the choice of bakery provisions from the van. The ubiquitous Swedish favourite is here - Nynas Rökeri - a fish and shrimp smokehouse - is one of the most famous smokehouses in Sweden situated along the front.
The nearby 'bathing rooms' have an amazing setting, which we passed on the approach into the marina . We popped in and were allowed to stay for a coffee. The place is full of sauna options with white robed guests , pools outside, and plenty of people having drinks in the pools and then throwing buckets of cold water over each other. It's a Swedish thing 😆
With very strong winds building, we made a plan to take the train to Stockholm tomorrow.
Monday - a work morning in the office 😆
Tonight, it will be a luxury to have hot running water and a shower.Читать далее