Tall Ships' Race

Stockholm's inner harbor was crowded with schooners, sloops, barques, frigates and other versions of sailing ships. The Tall Ships' Race was in Stockholm this weekend. More to come...

Picnic in Hagaparken

Joakim's colleague had invited some friends to a picnic at Hagaparken (see map here), right next to Gustav III's pavillion (the yellow building) with the copper tents up on the hill. It was a beautiful weekend and we both enjoyed the afternoon in the midst of the park. While we walked through the park we went to see the Queen's pavillion, the ruins of the unfinished castle, and Gustav III's outdoor dining hall - the Temple of the Echo (below).

Visit to Drottningholm

On crown princess Victoria's birthday we visited the home of the Royal family - Drottningholm. We arrived at the palace by steamboat and walked through the French and the English gardens, took a quick tour through the palace and got ourselves a peek of the Chinese castle.

By the waterfront. It was a truly magnificent day. Drottningholm, which has been put on Unesco's World Heritage list, is a Versaille palace in miniature.

Pictures from the park and the gilded gates leading up to the entrance of the palace.

Hammarby Sjöstad! Here we come!

We finally moved to our new apartment in Hammarby Sjöstad. Here is a virtual tour of the neighborhood.
Approaching Hammarby Sjöstad by ferry from Barnängskajen on the island of Södermalm. The trip takes less than five minutes and the ferry runs every 15 minutes until midnight.

Close-up of the ferry's approach to the dock at Hammarby. "Jimmy's Steakhouse", one of many great restaurants in the area, is located right next to the marina.

The boardwalk in the local marina. Here you find sun decks and cute restaurants along the waterways.
Hammarbybacken, our local ski slope. Although not comparable to the Rockies, it is all right for an afternoon of fun. Plus, it is great exercise to run uphill in the summertime!

Typical houses in the middle of Hammarby Sjöstad. Notice the little stream of water, running right across the neighborhood.
View from one of the many bridges inside the community of Hammarby Sjöstad.

Our living room/study/TV room. From the windows we have a great view over the bay. Two new IKEA Billy book cases help us keep things somewhat organized. Tara was responsible for putting together the one on the left.

Our kitchen. With a dishwasher! Great stuff!