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A Longer Than Planned Stop in Kalmar, Sweden (but an enjoyable one) Aug 9-23, 2014 with side trip to Denmark

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August 23rd 2014
Published: August 31st 2014
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We are currently in Kalmar, Sweden. We arrived here on August 8th and are still here waiting for the winds to change direction. Well, Tsamaya has been in Kalmar since then, but we weren’t - I’ll explain this later! When we first got here we found out that there was a music festival going on so in the evening we wandered around town and got a chance to listen to a great band. Not sure even who ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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This Study from 1869This Study from 1869
This Study from 1869
with gild leather lining the walls was on display at the Amalienborg Palace.
A View of the Changing of the GuardA View of the Changing of the Guard
A View of the Changing of the Guard
in front of the Amalienborg Palace.
The Statute of Frederik VThe Statute of Frederik V
The Statute of Frederik V
was unveiled in 1771 and is considered to be one of the best sculptures in Europe.
The Throne Room with this ThroneThe Throne Room with this Throne
The Throne Room with this Throne
from Christian VII reign in the mid 1700's - much simpler than others we have seen.
The Details in the Ceilings The Details in the Ceilings
The Details in the Ceilings
of many of the rooms in the Amalienborg Palace draws your eye.
One of the Ball RoomsOne of the Ball Rooms
One of the Ball Rooms
with its impressive ceiling and gold color walls and details.
The Royal LibraryThe Royal Library
The Royal Library
It was stated in the will of one of the Queen's that this was to remain intact forever.
The Private Rooms of the Royal Family The Private Rooms of the Royal Family
The Private Rooms of the Royal Family
as they were in the late 1800's. The King collected pipes and many family photos were displayed.
The Building The Queen Lives InThe Building The Queen Lives In
The Building The Queen Lives In
has the addition of the chain showing the Order of the Elephant for service to the country.
The Changing of the GuardThe Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the Guard
complete with band due to the members of the Royal Family in residence at the Amailenborg Palace.
The Rosenborg Castle in CopenhagenThe Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen
The Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen
which also houses the Treasury with the Crown Jewels built in 1606 & completed in 1624
1861 gift of Colt Revolvers1861 gift of Colt Revolvers
1861 gift of Colt Revolvers
from President Abraham Lincoln to Frederik VII.
Detail of One of the Many Ceremonial SwordsDetail of One of the Many Ceremonial Swords
Detail of One of the Many Ceremonial Swords
held in the Treasury.
Interesting Tops to Canes Seen at the CastleInteresting Tops to Canes Seen at the Castle
Interesting Tops to Canes Seen at the Castle
The one on the right with the open top is actually a sundial.
One of the Many Gifts Given to RoyaltyOne of the Many Gifts Given to Royalty
One of the Many Gifts Given to Royalty
A Small Portion of the Jewelry on DisplayA Small Portion of the Jewelry on Display
A Small Portion of the Jewelry on Display
More of the Royal Collection on DisplayMore of the Royal Collection on Display
More of the Royal Collection on Display
at the Rosenborg Castle
A Gold Drinking HornA Gold Drinking Horn
A Gold Drinking Horn
2 of the Crowns on Display in the Treasury2 of the Crowns on Display in the Treasury
2 of the Crowns on Display in the Treasury
The Queens Crown from 1731 and the Crown of Absolutism from 1671
Jewels on Display in the TreasuryJewels on Display in the Treasury
Jewels on Display in the Treasury
at the Rosenborg Castle
One of the Writing TablesOne of the Writing Tables
One of the Writing Tables
on display in the Rosenborg Castle



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