More images and thoughts on Sweden . . . .

There were many of these EV Volkswagen vans throughout Stockholm . . ..

One more!

This is one of the food trucks in action from the earlier post. There is something efficient about these vehicles when they are out and about doing their “job.”

And of course the Abba Museum. There was also an IKEA museum in another part of Sweden that we unfortunately did not make it to (I would have enjoyed that).

This is the Vassa ship at the Vassa Museum. It’s a bit of a long story, but the Cliff’s Notes version is that it sank in the harbor and they pulled it up and have been “restoring” (my word) it in this museum. It was worth the visit . . . !

The baker at the breakfast place making the Swedish “kanelbullar,” a lovely type of pastry that is sold in all of the bakeries. I am planning on making my own at some point . . .

Yes, a traditional Swedish of meatballs from the lovely Meatballs For The People restaurant. These were amazingly good. So good. Very good. Incredibly good. Have I said how good they were?

Here is a Kanelbullar from the Espresso House, which seems to be a version of Starbucks in Sweden. Perhaps it was the novelty, but I thought it was better and it was a true “third place,” with people conversing, playing chess or checkers, reading, etc.

The morning commute. Cyclists were everywhere and just seemed to be the default mode of getting around. Simple bikes, very few e-bikes, some scooters, some helmets and of course dedicated bike lanes. It was refreshing to see this . . .

I liked the simplicity of the Swedish flag. The backdrop of these buildings was lovely.

Water. Everywhere water. Reflecting sun and a contrast to the buildings, streets, people, and boats. Sweden – I’m smitten, for sure!