Stockholm Subways
June 30, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
The subways here are known for their art. Apparently one of the things to do here is just ride the trains and check out the various stations. I like how they all still have the curious contours of theRead more
Another visit to Trekantens lake
June 30, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Eowyn got more beach time with friends and I went for another swim. - Sean
Last Time in Old Town
June 30, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Anya, Willow, and I spent our last afternoon here agreeing meandering around Gamla Stan.
After Dinner Walk Along the Canal
June 30, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
More catching up....
June 30, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
- Willow
Lodging: Scandic No. 25
July 1, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
This eco-friendly hotel is 1,000 feet from Gothenburg Central Station and Drottningtorget Square. It offers an impressive, daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi access.
Scandic No. 25’s bright roomsRead more
Aeroseum
July 2, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This air museum in a Cold War era bunker 30m underground was interesting and informative. It's outside of Gothenburg, which is Sweden's major port, hence the need to hide a bunch of planesRead more
Around Gothenburg
July 2, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Sweden's second largest city has Scandinavia's largest port. There's a system of lovely canals as well.
We're just a little ways from the North Sea (Kattegat more specifically) and seagulls haveRead more
Gothenburg City Museum - Vikings
July 3, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
The centerpiece of this museum is the oldest Viking ship in Sweden.
There's also some pretty epic poetry...
Needless to say the 14th of October is a day not fondly remembered by the “Royals” in England. That same day in October 1947 American Chuck Yeager became the first person in powered flight to break the sound barrier.. [G&G BB]
Gothenburg City Museum
July 3, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Daim
July 3, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This candy bar is amazing. It's almost as good as Mom's toffee. Almost.
Copenhagen
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
It was a little surreal coming in here on the 4th of July with no red, white, and blue. Not to mention with the news being quietly talked about everywhere - a mass shooting in Copenhagen.
A localRead more
Rosenborg Castle
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
King Christian IV's castle - not the main one, just for pleasure.
The collection of ivory and amber was astounding.
Ivory
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Some of the artists demonstrated what they could do with a lathe. These ethereal pieces were the result.
Sister Loves
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
These are so sweet...
Round Tower
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This sloping ramp was a great way to climb a tower! We even got Willow to come up!
Around Copenhagen
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Copenhagen AirBnB
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This is a spacious apartment with a spectacular view. We're right next to a park and right in the middle of just about everything.
Éowyn plans to sleep in the window...
Lodging: Best View in Copenhagen
July 4, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Absolutely central in the heart of Copenhagen with everything within walking distance, this fantastic apartment is rented out for families.
Unique apartment 130 m2, located in the middle ofRead more
Copenhagen Canal Tour
July 5, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
More Canals
July 5, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
The Merman and His 7 Sons
July 5, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
Underwater statues to help bring fish in. Cool idea, suuuuuper creepy in practice.
Navigating the Bus System
July 5, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen
July 5, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
This was a really neat (and slightly scary) climb. The inside is wooden and steep, and then the last bit up the spire is on the OUTSIDE.
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