The group was also in a bit of a quandary about a change to the trip. The change requires Joyce and Jerry to leave the trip and they hope to rejoin at a later date. So, everyone decided on a light day.
The group had money to spend before everyone left Sweden. Sweden uses Kroner not Euro even though they are a part of the European Union. So back to the grocery store for Joyce and Debbie.
The group walked to Gunnebo Slott och Trädgårdar. Cultural Moment: This was a country home of John Hall and built in the 1700s. Hall made his money from wood, bar iron and train oil. The train oil was extracted from herring. (Debbie has seen herring and was super impressed that you could get a house out of it). John Hall made the money, built the house and his son lost all the money.
It is close to the flat where the group is staying. There is only one tour a day at 2 in Swedish. The group missed the tour so satisfied themselves by sticking their face up against the windows. The gardens were impressive. The grounds have a restaurant from farm to table. While the group did not eat there, they checked out the vegetables. It was a nice walk around the lake and Larry took some artistic pictures. You can decide which you like better.
Joyce spent the night coaching Debbie on continuing the trip without her while Debbie sat in shell shock and her admiration for Joyce’s planning grew.
The readers also hope that Joyce and Jerry can resume the trip in good time.
Good luck Joyce and Jerry!
I love the caption “the house that herring built” haha
Mom, you look so European with your black sweater! Did you have to get it there?
Thumbs up on flower hunter pictures
Mia loves the flower pictures! Keep them coming. Hoping Joyce and Jerry resume the trip soon!
I took those picture for Mia. No one hopes they return more than we do!