we traveled in scandinavia on a very large sailing ship, which was really nice, as the ship is smaller than those of the big cruise lines. the good part about this is that the ship can get into harbors often too small for bigger vessels. this was to our advantage, as we were able to see some of the idyllic smaller cities and villages of the region.
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| the wind surf, still in oslo |
we were fortunate to visit the town of stromstad, sweden. it's just a tiny bit over the border of norway, on the west coast of sweden. we were only in stromstad for part of one day, and it was a bit rainy. we still enjoyed walking the cobblestones and taking in the view. we decided to visit the downtown, and spent our time in the grocery store, toy store, and a local coffee shop. it was a nice respite from museums and tourist attractions.
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| the architecture is gorgeous |
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| love the green patina of the copper roof in the distance |
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| pattern everywhere! |
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| color, even on a dreary day |
stromstad has been in existence since the 1670's. it has been a fishing village, and now attracts people to rest on the beaches and eat in the seafood restaurants. the harbor is dotted with simple outdoor cafes serving up seafood in a no-frills atmosphere. it's a clean, beautiful, charming, colorful delight to the senses!
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| main shopping area |
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| walking path, with accessories |
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| across the canal view of shops |
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