Oldest Cellar Vault

Day Three

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January 24th 2010
Today we explored Gamla Stan. It is the "old town," an island of Stockholm dating back to the 13th Century! It is also home to the Royal Palace, the place we wondered through first. Walking through the outer courtyard, Mom and Marci notice a large crowd of spectators watching the changing of the guard; and pause. Kelly, always aware of her surroundings, with her nose in a guidebook, continues s ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more