Didn't really expect such peaceful, glowing beauty from a city. Stockholm sits on several small islands, so of course it's surrounded by flowing water. I knew that. And the water is clear, and the town is clean, and the buildings are colorful in a monochromatic, subdued sort of way, and the harbor is full of boats. I had read ahead about all of those elements too. But the sum of those parts make up one spectacular whole - one I'll never be able to capture with a photo. (And besides I'm just not quite ready to upload any yet! Sorry!)
But let me try again to describe it with words: Massive buildings surround Stockholm Harbor, each more impressive than the next, each adorned in its own hue of saffron or cinnamon or light orange or sandy red stone or brick or stucco. Windows are decorated with wrought iron or stonework balconies, some cascading misty grasses and spiraling variegated green vines and red geraniums, some overhung with dark green or deep red canvas awnings. Every level or two varies in style and pattern of brick or stone arches, and roofs sport cupolas or oxidized green copper ornamental coverings.
But let me try again to describe it with words: Massive buildings surround Stockholm Harbor, each more impressive than the next, each adorned in its own hue of saffron or cinnamon or light orange or sandy red stone or brick or stucco. Windows are decorated with wrought iron or stonework balconies, some cascading misty grasses and spiraling variegated green vines and red geraniums, some overhung with dark green or deep red canvas awnings. Every level or two varies in style and pattern of brick or stone arches, and roofs sport cupolas or oxidized green copper ornamental coverings.
And boats! Wooden boats of fascinating shapes and sizes and vintages, gigantic three masted sailing vessels, enormous ocean liners, sailing skiffs, fishing boats, row boats, sight seeing boats, paddle boats, kayaks, and houseboats float throughout the islands looking well used and well loved.
The whole setting is strikingly lovely and it's really just quite marvelous to be here! I know - pictures please! Yes, soon!
