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When we arrived in Stockholm, we easily found where our fellow Trekkers were waiting for us. This had to be one of the best welcoming banners of the trip! Once we passed through the security gate, we found our new friends!

We all headed off to take the ferry to the Vasa Museum. The museum houses the Royal warship Vasa, who in 1628, rolled over and sank on her maiden voyage before ever leaving the Stockholm harbor. This was the most expensive and well decorated naval vessel and the King's pride and joy, until the moment it sank to the bottem of the sea. The ship remained on the ocean floor until 1956, when it was discovered and went through a detailed recovery process to bring the ship back to the surface. It remains well preserved and intact to this day. There are interactive exhibits throughout the museum that give you a glimpse into life on the ship.

Here is a miniature replica of the Vasa. Just below is our trusty ferry to get around town. This was the bonus trip. Since we had all just been to the ATM, the ferry operator didn't have enough change and we received a free ride.

















The waterways of Stockholm. The city is beautiful and we were there on a perfect day!


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