This morning was our last in Stockholm. After breakfast, we packed up our things so they would be ready to go once we got back and were about to head to the port. Then we went to Skogskyrkogården, a UNESCO World Heritage cemetery with really beautiful chapel architecture and nice green spaces. I lost my marbles fora second when we passed a month old grave for a two year old little girl, but other than that it was really wonderful to see such a beautiful place and tribute to people that have come before us.
When it was time to head back we walked back to the Tunnelbana and rode back up to Södermalm to collect our bags and bid Lidia adieu. Then it was back to the train station for a ride south to the bus that dropped us off at Nynäshamn for the boat to Gotland. We arrived a little early, so we had ice cream at the port and sat and enjoyed the weather for a while before heading to the terminal.
Jonathan didn't believe me when I described how big the boat was, but he was pretty surprised when he saw it. The ferry we were on could hold 1,500 people and about 500 cars. There is a cinema on board as well as three restaurants and a candy store.
It was a comfortable crossing. We slept, read, and watched professional minigolf (I didn't not know that this existed. It was fascinating). Jonathan had his first kötbullar (swedish meatballs), and we wandered around on the upper deck of the boat for a while and marveled at the size of the life boats that we were carrying with us.
Vanessa came to get us from the Visby terminal when she got off work and we headed to Kneippbyn to meet the family for dinner and the Krogshow. I enjoyed watching Jonathan's confused expression the whole time (all in Swedish - I had no idea what was happening either, but it was my second time watching it). I think the best part of the evening was when one of the performers came up during the sing-a-long portion of the show and held out the microphone for Jonathan to sing along as well. I don't know who was more confused, him or her. Vanessa, Vendela, and I had a good laugh about it.
Traveling always takes some serious energy, and we were wiped out after the show. Everyone trickled into the house at various times and we all chatted for a little while before calling it a night. Tomorrow I'll take Jonathan into the city wall and show him the quaint beautiful city that is Visby :)
It was good to see the sunset over the porch again.
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