A trip to Djurgarden by ferry started the day. First stop was Skansen Historical Park and Zoo. The park was underwhelming, as was the zoo. We did see some moose, although you can't help feeling sorry for them not being in the wild. We also found the funicular and Cher and I were delighted. For 15 krona we could ease our aching feet. No-one there. How unfortunate. We were determined to ride in that vehicle. We went back. Looked around. Suddenly the doors opened and we hopped in gingerly. The doors slid shut and, nervously, we were off. Clearly the man in the ticket box at the bottom of the hill was amused at our expense, but chose to remain silent.
We had a lovely lunch of pate, caviar, bread and beer at the restaurant pictured below.
Vasa Museum was amazing. The ship, sunk for 333 years and salvaged in 1961, is in incredible condition. This is a great museum. Lots of models, artefacts and interactive technology designed to complement the star of the show, the Vasa.
Jenn suggested Dinner at the Gondolen Restaurant with stunning 360 degree views of the archipelago. It was beautiful and a very nice meal as well. The lift ride was tense. Only a small lift and not state of the art. At the last minute a man hopped in with us and we only went two and a half floors before the lift stopped. A few raised eyebrows and much button pushing and we started heading up, but I couldn't help hoping that we didn't do a sudden drop down the shaft.
Ok that lift story is making me hyperventilate whilst reading. Stunning horse. Ship looks incredible and some terrific photos. Looks to be a brilliant day.
ReplyDeleteInteresting you said hyperventilate, because I'd actually written that I didn't hyperventilate, but didn't save it. The horse actually had a foal, but unlike most Swedes the woman leading it didn't slow down so got one chance for a photo.
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