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The few clouds in the sky can't hide the fact that it will be a very warm day. It is only a short drive to Stockholm and we don't have to embark on the boat to Finland before 7 in the evening.
Sweden - part II
Elisabeth & Teije2004-03-06 17:03:20
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Tuesday, June 18, via Trosa to Stockholm The few clouds in the sky can't hide the fact that it will be a very warm day. It is only a short drive to Stockholm and we don't have to embark on the boat to Finland before 7 in the evening.
So first we go to Trosa, a smal but very nice village lying on both sides of a small stream. Here we see a lot of typical Swedish houses± made of wood and paited with a dark red , brownish colour.
The atmosphere is quiet and it is very pleasant to take a walk along the river between the small houses. To the right the central square of Trosa with the old city council.
And then we arrive at Stockholm. We park the car near Gamla Stan (the old city). The central island (one of the many whereof Stockholm consists) is a collection of impressive buildings and cosy alleys, certainly a pleasant place to be with this beautiful weather (28°).
We start with a walk across the island, passing the royal palace (where the military band is playing), the Storkyrkan (right) and many other places of interest and finally arrive at an outdoor café. After having rested for a while we buy a tourist bus ticket so we can drive through all of Stockholm and go off and on the bus when we want.
Unfortunately, we didn't have time left to take a trip on this reconstructed vikingship. A line with laundry is hanging 20 metres high between two buildings, representing some sort of modern art.
Next to the Parliaments building starts the Drottninggatan, te longest shopping street, where artists perform their acts, among them also some living statues, which we still remember very well from our trip to Barcelona.
We take a stroll through this shopping street, enjoying the street theatre, but we have more to see this only day we ave in Stockholm.
For our relaxation we also visit Skansen which is situated on an island east of the old centre.
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See photographs from:
Sweden Gallery
