Unusual Statue
July 14, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
I don’t know the story behind this statue, but it caught my eye!
Fredericia Cemetery
July 14, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Here’s another gorgeous cemetery that looks more like a botanical garden than a burial ground!
It rained during our visit, but Lar found a bench under a towering cedar that kept him dry.
Two to TravelIf you have not been to the cemetery in Genoa, Italy … put it on your list for someday … it’s like an art gallery.
Speaking of the Little Mermaid
July 14, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Here’s a Little Mermaid replica that we saw in St Thomas, so I knew the original in Copenhagen would be small. What surprised me about her is her legs! The real Little Mermaid has flipper feet, butRead more
Little Mermaid
July 13, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We made it to the little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Danish Royal Guard?
July 13, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
These guys are taking up a whole traffic lane in Copenhagen. (And those uniforms must be mighty hot today!)
Ronne
July 11, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We’re hoofing it through the pretty little seaside town of Ronne, Denmark.
Ronne Cemetery
July 11, 2022 in Denmark ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We found a nice trail to the cemetery in Ronne, Denmark. The burial ground is filled with so much lavender. Smells amazing!
This island is known for its high quality granite, so the granite wallRead more
Gotland Island
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Breezy day on Gotland Island.
Visby windmill
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Pretty windmill in Visby, Sweden.
Beatlesque
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
This colorful mailbox in Visby, Sweden is giving me Peter Max vibes. Can you see it?
Visby Cathedral
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
You can’t have a cathedral without a cathedra, but the cherubs beneath the one in Visby’s walled city seem a little beleaguered to me.
Visby Cathedral
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
More words later… :)
Gotland Manhole
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
One more for my “manhole covers of the world” collection!
Ruins & Roses
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Visby, Sweden’s nickname is “the city of ruins and roses.” We also saw great big hollyhocks as we strolled the town.
Fika
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
“Fika” is a Swedish word for a coffee and snack break. This sign seems to be inviting passersby to come down for such refreshments.
Gotland Island
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
I just thought this place was cute! (Gotland island, Sweden.)
Wildlife Tunnels
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
There’s an extensive bike path on Gotland Island. It has special tunnels beneath it so wildlife, such as foxes, can cross under the road and bike tunnels without being run over.
Walled City
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
The medieval section of Visby is surrounded by a wall with a perimeter a little over 2 miles long.
Pippi Crossing
July 10, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Pippi Longstocking crossing sign in Visby, Sweden!
Billboard ship
July 9, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
I e never seen a billboard ship before. Reminds me of Blade Runner, somehow!
Mime
July 9, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Why am I posting this pic? Because a mime is a terrible thing to waste!
Gamla Stan
July 9, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Many alleyways in Stockholm’s old town, aka Gamla Stan, offer intriguing slices to explore.
It’s a lovely place to wander and wonder.
Dala Store
July 9, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
These handpainted Dala horses have become a symbol of Sweden. This shop was making them on-site.
Pippi Longstocking
July 9, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Who else read Pippi Longstocking as a kid? (I even dressed as her for Halloween once. I used a wire coat hanger in my braids to get the look.)
Such a green city!
July 9, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Stockholm’s parks have cranked up the saturation. The word”lush” keeps coming to mind. I still get hits of car exhaust, but overall it smells quite nice here, much better than most cities.
Vasa Museum
July 8, 2022 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
In 1628, Sweden’s Vasa warship had such a top heavy design that it sank 20 minutes into its maiden voyage. After it was raised and restored, they built a museum around it. Really fascinating!
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