Tag Archives: Sweden

The Vikings

For our last day in Stockholm (for this year) we went to the Viking Museum. We learned that pretty much everything we hear about the Vikings in popular culture is wrong. Horned helmets? Not a chance. Two handed swords were … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts (in Stockholm)

We took it easy today, with a late start and a pleasant walk to the Moderna Museet – the museum of modern art. Along the way we passed the building where Stockholm syndrome originated. Fun fact – banks in Sweden … Continue reading

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Geek Central

The main reason for visiting Stockholm in October was to see Ian, so we’ve been spending a lot of time walking around the city with him. It’s cool out, but mostly sunny and very pleasant. Here is an interesting bit … Continue reading

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Combination Lock

One of the exhibits in the Vasa Museum in Stockholm showed a combination lock for a chest, recovered when the ship was salvaged. This picture shows the inside of the chest, so that you can see the mechanism. Ingenious.

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Stockholm Central Station

On the sidewalk, just outside of Stockholm Central Station, we spotted a pair of ducks, calmly sleeping on the sidewalk in a very small puddle of water. I know that Stockholm is a pedestrian friendly city, but this may be … Continue reading

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I’m Not Making This Up

We are back home now, but over the next week I want to continue posting a few random observations about our trip. I’ll begin with the Swedish Krona (SEK). Perhaps you’re wondering what the Krona looks like or what denominations … Continue reading

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