I think that was the easiest exit of a city so far!! or am I getting better at reading the maps!!
so I went inland for a change and dodging highway 9 - and mostly rode along small country roads through the usual pretty countryside. stopped at a castle today - Backaskoggs slott... we're talking back to the 1140's - but there was a wedding happening, so a bit crowded within.
in lake country now - and the castle was built on a small strip of land between two large lakes. and eventually the clouds were blown away and the sun started to shine strongly and by noon, I could take off my jacket and by 2pm I had the beanie and neck warmer off as well!! wow!!
and discovered that Sweden actually does have some small hills - but enjoyed the going down as usual :)
eventually i got onto the bike path to lead me into Karlshamn. Matias and I arrived here in 2010 on the ferry from Lithuania - and I went thru the intersection that Matias sailed thru without any brakes!! it was quite busy today, luckily he sailed thru it early in the morning!!
thought I would try a cabin tonight, but when I got there, they hadn't opened up the cabins yet.... so back into town and stopped off at the first hotel - called the First Hotel!! quite salub but not as expensive as Dannegarden in Trelleborg - but a lot flasher!! anyhoo my room overlooks the harbour... and I have the Eurovision final on TV - but don't think I am going to make it to the end...
I promised and have delivered! The photos!
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| Kong Christian Pub and B&B |
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| very good use of a small space! but comfy enough |
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| Maggie's sleeping place and friends |
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| saw this nice statue on the way outa town |
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| Southern wall of the Castle - there were extensive gardens but I chose not to wander |
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| Sweden |
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| I think its called Art |
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| Cannons inside the castle walls?? that can't work! |
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| Stop that fuse!!! |
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| The clock donged once - I waited for more then realised that it was 1pm |
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| this used to be a small river which ran under the kitchen where the cook used to open a hatch and drop a line to catch some fish for dinner - allegedly |
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| Pretty yellow flowers for Erica |
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| Peaceful Chapel |
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| Hardanger altar cloth for my sisters |
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| There's a blue bird on my windowsill :) |
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| and blue sky when I came out of the courtyard - Yay!! |
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| Not a bad place to live - on a sunny day! |
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| Made it to Karlsham... Town Hall |
... I am turning even more green with envy. Maybe if you let me know the accom prices you are paying, I might feel more like staying put for a while. Is it less than $100 a night?
ReplyDelete... allegedly ... LOL ... love the piccies and commentary
ReplyDeletere: accomm prices - well I don't do too much forward planning, as never quite sure where I will end up. so with a bit of searching around I reckon most of the B&Bs are around $100-$120 which includes breakfast. so far they have been really clean. last night at a hostel I paid $72 which included brekky and sheets n towel hire - shared bathrooms of course. Trelleborg couldn't find anything by Dannegarden - $235!!!!!!!!! but then $115 to $120 seems standard. First Hotel was flasher than Dannegarden but was only $150 for ensuite and great brekky spread.... so get ya finger onto that mouse and start planning. you will love the old cities as they are really steeped in history - here its the wars between Denmark and Sweden - I haven't been into any museums, but do like to poke my nose into churches as they have handmade textiles on alters etc... so get ontwit!
ReplyDeleteStunning pics! Much love KK Xoxoox
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