Stockholm baby!
Stockholm from the WaterI think that Stockholm blew all four of our minds (we traveled with our friends, keep your comments to yourself). Before this trip I had never had too much interest in heading to Scandinavia in general, and Katherine shared that sentiment. Well, having now been there I don't know why it was so low on the list. The city was just beautiful, with water running all through it creating multiple islands in the downtown area. The weather was just perfect at more than 70 and sunny every day (vs. London which was rainy all weekend). We ate amazing food (and there were plenty more restaurants we didn't make it to). And of course, the days were amazingly long, with sun rise before 4am and light staying on the horizon until midnight. Very cool - the furthest north that either of us have ever been.
We went with our friends Kevin and Colleen (see below for some awesome pictures :) and for Katherine's birthday. We flew out Saturday morning (7am flight) so had a full day that day and then flew back on Monday afternoon. Between those times we had some very good times including:
Checked out some markets, including Ostermalm Sulahall and Street Market
A tour of Gamla Stan, the original town area of Stockholm, guided by yours truly (assist to Time Out - Stockholm)
A trip to the Ice Bar - Stockholm
A birthday dinner at Operakallaren - amazing location, service, company, food and wine. Not as good for the pocket book.
A high speed Rib Boat tour of the Archipelago
A walk about Djurgarden, yet another island. Here we went to Skansen, click the link because I can't explain it, and went to the purpose built Vasa. museum. It houses a boat that was THE Swedish warship went built in 1628. Then, on it's maiden voyage it sunk after 20 minutes, in the bay!
Some relaxing enjoying the sun.
Beyond that we ate great coffee, walked through this very pedestrian friendly city (with the exception of bikers - they were really working on taking us out), and generally enjoying this city with some wonderful friends.
Definitely check out the pictures to the side and links in the post - was a very cool city.
We went with our friends Kevin and Colleen (see below for some awesome pictures :) and for Katherine's birthday. We flew out Saturday morning (7am flight) so had a full day that day and then flew back on Monday afternoon. Between those times we had some very good times including:
Checked out some markets, including Ostermalm Sulahall and Street Market
A tour of Gamla Stan, the original town area of Stockholm, guided by yours truly (assist to Time Out - Stockholm)
A trip to the Ice Bar - Stockholm
A birthday dinner at Operakallaren - amazing location, service, company, food and wine. Not as good for the pocket book.
A high speed Rib Boat tour of the Archipelago
A walk about Djurgarden, yet another island. Here we went to Skansen, click the link because I can't explain it, and went to the purpose built Vasa. museum. It houses a boat that was THE Swedish warship went built in 1628. Then, on it's maiden voyage it sunk after 20 minutes, in the bay!
Some relaxing enjoying the sun.
Beyond that we ate great coffee, walked through this very pedestrian friendly city (with the exception of bikers - they were really working on taking us out), and generally enjoying this city with some wonderful friends.
Definitely check out the pictures to the side and links in the post - was a very cool city.
American Couple after an amazing dinner
Colleen and Kevin in full gear for the Rib boat tour
Again in full gear, this time for the Ice Bar
View of Stockholm from Skensa
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