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Royal Canal Tour

Royal Canal Tour, originally uploaded by Ralph Grizzle.

In a few weeks, I’ll post a short video about the Royal Canal Tour, which I did today. For now, I thought you would enjoy a few photos of a beautiful day along the canals and waterways in Stockholm. The kids pictured here were running alongside the boat in the park known as Djurgarden. I highly recommend this 50-minute tour, and it’s a great way to rest your feet if you do as I suggest and see Stockholm on foot.

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Water, Water Everywhere

The novelist Selma Lagerlof once referred to Stockholm as “the city that floats on water.” Built on 14 islands, Stockholm does indeed appear to be floating, particularly on the endless summer days, when the sunlight shimmers on the rippling waters.

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No Comments »Archipelago, Canal Cruise, Canoeing, On The Water, Royal Palace, Stockholm Card

Stockholm Is A ‘Green’ City

What’s big and green and occupies one third of Stockholm’s total land area? Parks. Continue Reading »

No Comments »Bicycling, Canal Cruise, Canoeing, Djurgarden, On The Water, Walking