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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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The Council Chamber in StockholmThe Council Chamber in Stockholm
The Council Chamber in Stockholm

is impressive with its 19 meter high ceilings, chandeliers and beautiful furniture
The Delicate Pattern in Another Part of the CeilingThe Delicate Pattern in Another Part of the Ceiling
The Delicate Pattern in Another Part of the Ceiling

in the City Council Chamber in Stockholm
The Nobel Winners Enter the Banquet HallThe Nobel Winners Enter the Banquet Hall
The Nobel Winners Enter the Banquet Hall

via these stairs for the Nobel Prize Banquet.
Looks like a DoorwayLooks like a Doorway
Looks like a Doorway

but as you can see this is around a window now
A Great Use of an Old Railroad BedA Great Use of an Old Railroad Bed
A Great Use of an Old Railroad Bed

It is now for bikes to travel straight through without having to deal with the stairs and hills here
Impressive Architectural DetailsImpressive Architectural Details
Impressive Architectural Details

seen while walking around Stockholm
You Need to Stop to See the DetailsYou Need to Stop to See the Details
You Need to Stop to See the Details

as there are many in the architecture here
Beautiful Flower Gardens at Skansen MusuemBeautiful Flower Gardens at Skansen Musuem
Beautiful Flower Gardens at Skansen Musuem

located near the Café are wonderful to see
The Bradablick Tower Built in 1870The Bradablick Tower Built in 1870
The Bradablick Tower Built in 1870

stands 30 meters (98 feet) tall was built by a Dr. wanting to create a "water spa" here at Skansen.
Brage Hall Built by the Swedish Breweries in 1897Brage Hall Built by the Swedish Breweries in 1897
Brage Hall Built by the Swedish Breweries in 1897

for the Swedish Exhibition was an open octagonal hall but now houses a theatre at the museum
One Way to Protect Your GrainOne Way to Protect Your Grain
One Way to Protect Your Grain

is to have it built up on high post such as seen here.
No, We are Not in the NetherlandsNo, We are Not in the Netherlands
No, We are Not in the Netherlands

Windmills were used for mills as well here in Sweden. This one is in the Skansen Musuem
Two of the Doorways into the Ironmaster's HomesteadTwo of the Doorways into the Ironmaster's Homestead
Two of the Doorways into the Ironmaster's Homestead

built in the mid-17th C. in the mining district of Sweden.
The Ironmaster's Income from Selling IronThe Ironmaster's Income from Selling Iron
The Ironmaster's Income from Selling Iron

allowed for interiors with painted walls & fancier furnishings



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