Stockholm welcomed us with a huge rainstorm. 
The Saab we thought we'd booked became a Toyota Avensis - which didn't quite fit the Scandinavian trip we were planning - but it works and will do the job well I expect, though all it's done has been taking us into Stockholm where it's been parked as we travel with other means.
Checked into level 10 of our hotel which has been fantastic - The Hotel Clarion Sign. Of course we haven't done a lot more than eat and sleep here, but central and funky and great views! (and good beds!) Headed for a swim in a 50m outdoor pool (about AU$11) where I got rid of my jetlag (Sylvain's swim gear was left in our hotel - so he missed out unfortunately) - I want to go back!
Our Stockholm hosts have been Mats & Robert who have been keeping us going non stop the past 2 days. (Yes the rain cleared and the sun came out.) So much achieved in such a short time... a party, a picnic, a boat trip and so much more; I feel right at home. Not sure I want to leave Stockholm - but tomorrow (Monday) we do - heading northwards...
The Saab we thought we'd booked became a Toyota Avensis - which didn't quite fit the Scandinavian trip we were planning - but it works and will do the job well I expect, though all it's done has been taking us into Stockholm where it's been parked as we travel with other means.
Checked into level 10 of our hotel which has been fantastic - The Hotel Clarion Sign. Of course we haven't done a lot more than eat and sleep here, but central and funky and great views! (and good beds!) Headed for a swim in a 50m outdoor pool (about AU$11) where I got rid of my jetlag (Sylvain's swim gear was left in our hotel - so he missed out unfortunately) - I want to go back!
Our Stockholm hosts have been Mats & Robert who have been keeping us going non stop the past 2 days. (Yes the rain cleared and the sun came out.) So much achieved in such a short time... a party, a picnic, a boat trip and so much more; I feel right at home. Not sure I want to leave Stockholm - but tomorrow (Monday) we do - heading northwards...
Mats
Robert
Lars & Klaus above took us for cruise on the waterways of Stockholm. A fantastic outing and very generous & warm guys. Thanks again!!!
Mats, Alvin, Sylvain, Trevor, Robert, Lars, Klaus & the Swan.
I'm out of time to write though (ie I need to sleep) - so you'll have to wait for the next installment for more. And there is a whole lot more.
5 comments:
Sounding fabulous! Have fun boys...
just wanted you to know i hadnt forgotten you and am reading your updates, poor sylv about the swimming:( looking forward to more tales and pix
XX l
Good to see you back up 'North'. Hope you are enjoying the 'summer'.
looking forward to reading all the adventures (better than tintin)
xx
Great to hear you're having a fantastic time! Think of us in the Gong having had rain almost constantly since you've left! And bring back some of those Scandinavian men!;)
Thanks everyone! We're having fun exploring. Tonight is our first night not in a tent for about 5 nights - so we're charging our batteries - in every sense of the word. The views here are great - will try and post a few bits & pieces to keep you updated very shortly.
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