... to another pretty island called Eriktorpsviken ...
... where again we tied up to a convenient rock!
We enjoyed watching a family of geese - the parents were impressive in defending their brood from other geese, and making sure they had all six before they moved on ...
The sea is so clear and the rocks smooth and bare by the water ...
... apart from a few brave wild flowers which manage to grow among the rocks ...
... but the island itself is covered with trees and masses of lichen ...
The next day, we set off for Stockholm, via the Baggensstäket or 'back door', a very narrow channel where you have to sound your horn to warn other shipping you're approaching as there's really only room for one sizeable boat at a time ...
We passed some quite grand-looking houses - with matching boat-houses at the bottom of their gardens!
We had to get under the motorway bridge ...
... just made it!
... and went past Nacka Strand - a popular waterfront development overlooking the archipelago and harbour ...
... until we reached the lovely green island of Djurgården, a calm oasis in the centre of Stockholm ...
... where we moored to a stern buoy in Navishamnen marina, a short walk from museums, parks and the very efficient tram into the city centre.
A very peaceful evening in the marina with the sun setting over the city beyond ...
It looks fabulous weather - hope it will continue into July. Enjoy. P&T
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying your wonderful photos - keep 'em coming! And much love and special hug from me to Allie and Mona if you see them again xxx Sal xxx
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