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View from the ship
Actually a little more interesting than this. Arriving soon, ice outside. Some rough patches last night but mostly smooth.
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Palaces, games and a race through the snow
The engines’ hum lulls us to sleep as the gentle pulsing of waves confuses our balance ever so slightly. If I look out, snowflakes dance by, swirling up, down, around, while a white foamy wake is the only other consistent sight in the inky blackness of night. But now and then the phosphorescent flash of…
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The ship that met its Waterloo
I am really impressed with Stockholm. It’s a beautiful city, or at least the central area is. And there is a surfeit of sights, both modern and historic. First comes breakfast and this hotel excels at that. There are too many choices! The hot food may be limited, but there are breads, cold cuts, fruit,…
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IKEA Museum
We have a packed itinerary today. Flat packed and assembled with an Allen key. There are patches of snow on the ground that weren’t there the previous evening. We are a bit sad to leave the Duxiana after the comfy beds and the breakfast of cold cuts, fruits and hot waffles. I tried the Swedish…
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Aboard the X2000
First class in the tilt train to Stockholm. Fruit and muffins provided, views of snowy landscapes, iced lakes and country cabins all provided.
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Malmö and Lund
Oh it is so good to stay somewhere nice when you really need a good sleep and a good sleep was had. We decide to extend our stay by a day. And that we before breakfast, a smorgasbord of deliciousness. Not the hot oily buffets of Australia and Western hotels in Asia, but a nice…
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Lego House
When a whole city of Lego begins devouring your home and you are visiting Denmark it only makes sense to visit the Lego House. The world’s most popular toy originated in Denmark and the headquarters and main factory still resides here. Unfortunately, Legoland is closed for winter, but Lego House remains open. This new attraction…
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Lego House
Spent the whole day building and admiring Lego. So many memories of old Lego sets.