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Stockholm
I visited a Viking Museum while in Stockholm. We had a guide that took us through the exhibits–I was surprised that they let us take photos. This picture shows a recreation of a Viking dress. This stone is a Celtish pict stone-found along a roadway showing directions. Sweden has an interesting program to help preserve…
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Helsinki 14July2010
The moon at Helsinki. This photo was taken as we arrived in port in Helsinki. Beautiful. And the city turned out to be one of my favorite port. The Farmer’s Market near the city center is unbelievable. You could dive into these strawberries and eat yourself silly. Like wise with the greens. This cobblestone was…
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St. Petersburg, Russia 13July2010
Ahhh. St. Petersburg. I signed up for an excursion to The Hermitage, considered the largest museum in the world. With no AC and very few open windows. If I had it all to do over again, I would have taken one of those bus tours or a riverboat tour, where you drive by the historical…
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Tallin, Estonia, 12July2010, Part 1
We visited the medieval, walled city of Tallin. For some reason, I love the contrast of the “old” Pontiac parked on the cobblestone street. I loved the doors along this road. Lots of design ideas. Cobblestone repairs. Probably no stone masons around to cut the square stones. Estonian lace is characterized by the presence of…
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Welcome Aboard! 9 July2010
In the center–Chris Bylsma casting on a new project. To her left and behind, Gay. Just after this, a lady walked up to Chris and told her that she could show her a way to cast on that is much faster. Chris responded by shaking her head yes, and counting “86, 87, 89……”She apparently did…
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Copenhagen! 8 July2010
Sommerfuglen! Great shop, best of all, they SHIPPED our purchases. I even went back in the afternoon and added more to my original order. I purchased some Ilga Leja laceweight, a Hanne Falkenberg vest kit and of course, sock yarn! I had dinner with Betty, Richard, Barbara, and Linda- the food in this restaurant was…
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