The "Hop on Hop off " bus is perfect for a rainy day in Stockholm. After a huge breakfast at the hotel, we find our way to the subway station. Riding underground is also a good option as it is pouring. Another "tourist" couple help us figure out the best way to purchase tickets and get on our way. We appreciate being driven around this city of islands on this very wet day. What a gorgeous place - even as it pours buckets on us.
We try a Swedish cinnamon roll. The dough is layered and twisted. No wonder this is a Swedish tradition.
VASA MUSEUM
Vasa is a Swedish warship built in the mid 1620s.
On August 10, 1628 the ship sank less than a mile into her maiden voyage. Thirty of the 400 on board were lost. This ship remained at the bottom of Stockholm harbor until 1961 when it was lifted to the surface. Preservation treatment has saved the ship from destruction. 98 % of the ship is original. The preservation work is fascinating. She was moved to the Vasa Museum in 1987 – very interesting!
On August 10, 1628 the ship sank less than a mile into her maiden voyage. Thirty of the 400 on board were lost. This ship remained at the bottom of Stockholm harbor until 1961 when it was lifted to the surface. Preservation treatment has saved the ship from destruction. 98 % of the ship is original. The preservation work is fascinating. She was moved to the Vasa Museum in 1987 – very interesting!
Next time we hop off the bus we meet up with ABBA! Look closely you might recognize us as we were asked to fill in today! This is a new museum - just opened this year - really interactive and fun.
Visit: http://www.abbathemuseum.com/
The rain stopped in time for us to walk back to our hotel, rest for a bit, and consult the hotel clerk for a good place to eat. She directs us down to the river to Trattorian near City Hall. This is a great city for walking.
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