Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Stockholm in Pictures

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Sweden out the window of the plane.

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Pretty roofs.

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The national theater founded by Gustav III in the late 18th century.

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Inside the Royal Apartments.

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This room was based on the hall of mirrors in Versailles.

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The Vasa.

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Some of the intricate carvings. They were painted bright colors originally.

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Me and a canon at the recreation of part of the interior of the Vasa.

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A piece of construction equipment made to look like a giraffe!!

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The Nordiska Museet aka Thornfield Hall.

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Royal sparklies at the Royal Treasury. The hilt of that sword is all pearls.

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At the Royal Armory, stuff that was in that Versailles exhibit!

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Pretty dress on display at the Nordiska Museet.

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Stylish Sopranos.

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Singing a duet with Jenny.

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Sven the snail.

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Me about halfway through my nature walk, when I reached the ocean.

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I'm sure this statue wasn't intended to be hilarious, however...

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The back of an amazing uniform at the Army Museum. Why don't soldiers still wear stuff like that?

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17th century cabinet at the National Museum with a little theater in the center.

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Me and Marie.

Well, that's it for Sweden. You know for a city made up of islands, Stockholm has a surprising lack of seafood restaurants. And where are the meatballs!!! I am most disappointed.

1 comment:

  1. It's great that you got to see that painting of Marie Antoinette and her children! Looks like you're having a great time.

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