A little taste

It's been quite busy, keeping up with class work and trying to see all that we could.  Betty and I hope to catch up on the blogging in the next couple of days.  Meanwhile, here's some pictures to whet your appetite.

This is the Castle in Vadstena.  We've spent a couple of afternoons in the town, wandering, shopping, eating.  Met Charlotte, a friend of Susanne's with a wonderful shop (tea, cheese, etc.)  Here are some of the sites and scenes.  Text to follow.

Yesterday, went to Motala, site of the Motormuseum.  Did that on my own, as Betty and Joan weren't much interested.  They have a great car selection, with American and European makes and models from the early 1900's through the eighties or so.  Very cool.   Probably a dozen or more Rolls Royces, from the 30's on.  And an 80 something Lamborghini, with a placard that talked about the review it got-- stiff steering, tough to shift and about enough luggage space for 2 toothbrushes-- but who notices when you can go from zero to 100 mph in 4.5 seconds?!?  Then strolled along the Gota Canal, which runs across Sweden.  Built in the 1800's by hand, 112 miles, 58 locks, etc.  Also very cool.

Today, we went back to Motala to take a day trip on the Gota Canal.  Only a few miles on the canal, then through 5 locks that dropped about 50 feet into the next lake, across the lake, then return and up the locks.  Oh, my!  Right up there with the Butcher's Arms!  Check this out!  And a bit of video.  Going UP!

Top of the this lock.  Remember, there are 5, each rising about 3 meters.

Made it!