Last sightseeing

After looking a bit more around Gamla Stan and its neighbouring island with the royal mausoleum church, I took a crowded ferry over to the recreational island of Djurgården.

You tend to go for portrait rather than landscape in Gamla Stan

In the church where most of Sweden's royalty are buried

Looked like a dry run for tomorrow's royal wedding

I'm suffering payment fatigue, so knocked back the option of paying $30 for the ABBA museum, however of course went to the excellent Vasa Museum, where the almost complete early 17th century ship is there in eery glory. The day was warm, getting up to 25 degrees, though the Vasa Museum is kept to about 18 degrees and steady humidity to preserve the wood. The ship was raised pretty much intact, though there were a number of loose bits that they have had to piece together. It must have been an amazing sight in 1961 as it emerged from the water. I spent almost two hours just looking at it from all angles and the accompanying displays, which included facial recreations from the skulls of the people who died on the ship.

The ship had about 1000 carvings and when it was new would have been very brightly painted and gilded.

After another long walk in the sun, including a Split-like ice block, I abandoned half-formed plans for a canal cruise and made my way back to my room for a bit of a rest. I'll venture out tonight to see if I can find the restaurant Michael R recommended and wander a bit more in the Old Town before I come back.

I've sorted my airport bus ticket, checked the pickup spot and hopefully all goes smoothly tomorrow. Only 24 hours of travel till home.