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August 4th 2014
Published: March 3rd 2015
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Stockholm - It was a long time in coming, but we finally made it. Those of you that have been following our blog may remember that we had a crazy idea that we would have made it up the coast from Portugal last year and then into the Baltic to Stockholm. Needless to say that plan was changed thankfully so that we could take more time to enjoy the places we visited last season. One of our main ... Read Full Entry



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One of the Numerous Well Used SquaresOne of the Numerous Well Used Squares
One of the Numerous Well Used Squares

bordered by colorful and very tall buildings
The historic area of StockholmThe historic area of Stockholm
The historic area of Stockholm

is filled with numerous winding narrow alleyways
Bicycles Are Used for TransportationBicycles Are Used for Transportation
Bicycles Are Used for Transportation

in Sweden just as much as we have seen in other countries on our travels
Flower Boxes on the BridgeFlower Boxes on the Bridge
Flower Boxes on the Bridge

help with the picturesque scene in Stockholm
Even with Streets So NarrowEven with Streets So Narrow
Even with Streets So Narrow

they still have outdoor seating for the cafes here!
O'Learys in Stockholm?O'Learys in Stockholm?
O'Learys in Stockholm?

Every country seems to have its Irish pub
Classic Cars Are Popular HereClassic Cars Are Popular Here
Classic Cars Are Popular Here

This one is complete with Confederate flags!
A Beatiful Evening in Our MarinaA Beatiful Evening in Our Marina
A Beatiful Evening in Our Marina

watching air balloons gently float by overhead
A Thai Festival in StockholmA Thai Festival in Stockholm
A Thai Festival in Stockholm

A vibrate city with plenty going on
Gay Pride Parade in StockholmGay Pride Parade in Stockholm
Gay Pride Parade in Stockholm

Lots of things happening in the city while we were there
Sweden Has Royalty TooSweden Has Royalty Too
Sweden Has Royalty Too

The Palace sits on a hill with its guards on duty out front.
The Royal Palace built in 1754The Royal Palace built in 1754
The Royal Palace built in 1754

was built in the Italian baroque style & is the official residence of the King and Queen.
The Stockholm City HallThe Stockholm City Hall
The Stockholm City Hall

opened in 1923 with its 106 meter (348 ft) tower.
The Golden Hall at the Stockholm City HallThe Golden Hall at the Stockholm City Hall
The Golden Hall at the Stockholm City Hall

more than 18 million gold and glass mosaic pieces
A Few of the Mosaics in the Golden HallA Few of the Mosaics in the Golden Hall
A Few of the Mosaics in the Golden Hall

which took a total of 2 years to complete



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