On Thursday we are off to our hosts’ summer place on Sweden’s west coast. So these pictures are probably my last from Stockholm.
A few words on what you see here. Swedish day care is largely outdoors. We loved seeing these adorable groups of toddlers in the park.
Starbucks saves cups for regular customers. Air balloons and decorated buildings are common. Some crocheted objects may have a deep meaning about offering covering to the stranger.
Our hosts have three traditional porcelain fireplaces in their apartment.
The history museum includes an ornate door and a model of an 830 AD Viking ship that was unearthed in 1904. Although no others like it have been found, it has become the image of what everyone thinks of as a typical Viking ship.
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Those fireplaces are beautiful! The Viking boat would be fun to sail on nice days but I’m not sure about rough seas!
My host has sailed a lot on rough seas, though not in a Viking boat. I have been regaled this week with some amazing adventure stories.
Those fireplaces! Wow–how showy they are! I’d love to go to that museum–the door looks amazing.
I was hoping fireplaces like that would be in the museum, but they are not antiquarian enough. Erik’s mother says that any one of the three fireplaces can get so hot, it can heat the whole apartment. Sometimes she has to open a window.
Those fireplaces. Swoon.
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The hostess thanks you.
Air balloons! Re-used cups at Starbucks! Day care in parks! Crocheted symbols on trees! What a great glimpse into this great country. Thank you.
You appreciate small things the way I do. My hostess says she enjoys how I make Stockholm seem like a small village.
CE: Enjoying your observations greatly!
Now all I need is to see a moose — maybe get one on camera. I know they come here.