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There is no story around this picture as it speaks for itself, nice winter weather and -4°C in the air. The view is from the parking place at Kyrkhamnsvägen towards lake Mälaren.
Lövsta (map) 31 December 2009
A frosty bench at the
commuter train station. We're underneath a rain shelter on the platform. As you can tell from the photo, it doesn't help much against snow on a windy night.
Rotebro station, Sollentuna (map) 17 December 2009
Ever wondered what it's like inside a cell? Just follow the tiles and find out at University station with the help of artist Françoise Schein.
Tunnelbana Universitetet (map) 1 November 2009
This bird was far from alone. Ornithologists near and far will have to assist me now but I'd go out on a limb and call these fellows
Canada Geese. Right?
Lötsjön, Sundbyberg (map) 18 December 2009
Not every shopping street appears unique and fascinating. But in a cold gust of afternoon wind, there is at least one good reason to step inside one of those warm shops and restaurants.
Södertälje at dusk.
Storgatan, Södertälje (map) 21 November 2009
Patterns of red letters by artist Françoise Schein at University Station together make up sentences from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Tunnelbana Universitetet (map) 1 November 2009
Here's a warm tradition. Mulled wine is known as
glögg in Sweden. At Gröna stugan ("the Green Cottage") in
Sundbyberg you can
have your Christmas drink in a non-alcoholic version.
Frost crystals on a window in
Rotebro commuter train station. Vandals have carved marks in the window glass and now ice crystals are populating those "tracks". Strange!
Rotebro station, Sollentuna (map) 17 December 2009
These big windows have several richly decorated sets with childrens toys. Many of the animals are moving and do attract lots of people every year. Right now it's kind of late in the evening, so most people (except me?) are already at home
Hamngatan (map) 2 December 2009
Yet another amazing window in St. Gertrude's Church.
Tyska kyrkan, Gamla stan (map) 1 November 2009
Our winged friends are looking at many, many cold nights before the end of another winter. Keeping those feathers in
mint condition is a matter of survival. Standing on one leg sometimes helps too!
Lötsjön, Sundbyberg (map) 18 December 2009
We've been
celebrating elevators in the subway recently. Here's one at a commuter train station.
Rotebro station, Sollentuna (map) 17 December 2009
Not much daylight at this time of year. The
swimming complex in
Sollentuna aims to let it all in. Here's the glassy roof.
Stubbhagsvägen, Sollentuna (map) 30 November 2009
In a
Pretzel City, what could be more natural than having a mall called
Kringlan ("the Pretzel")?
Storgatan, Södertälje (map) 21 November 2009
In 1993, artist
Rebecca Brandt created this mosaic
Lotusblomma ("Lotus Flower") in
Rönninge.
Rönninge torg, Salem (map) 21 November 2009
A symbolic compass in the floor helps commuters maintain their sense of direction. Again, this is station Danderyds sjukhus.
Tunnelbana Danderyds sjukhus, Danderyd (map) 1 November 2009
Time for a parting shot from Storkyrkan. The altar appears a bit dark and gloomy, if you ask me.
Storkyrkan, Gamla stan (map) 1 November 2009
Let's visit
the pool again. I don't recall seeing (much less playing with) floating stuff like this in the old days. Being a kid today must be fun!
Stubbhagsvägen, Sollentuna (map) 30 November 2009
Water puddles were immensely fun when I was a kid. Nowadays I restrict myself to admiring a bit of reflected sunlight and leave the actual
puddle exploration to others.
Hertig Carls väg, Södertälje (map) 21 November 2009
The Church of Sweden (Svenska kyrkan) has its own flag. The crown symbolizes the crown of
Christ (and not somebody else's crown) so there's no need to change the flag just because the separation between Church and State is now a fact.
Säby kyrka, Salem (map) 21 November 2009
Free speech is great but there's got to be some limits. Here's a phone at University Station.
Tunnelbana Universitetet (map) 1 November 2009
St. Gertrude's Church again, this time from the perspective of a church bench.
Tyska kyrkan, Gamla stan (map) 1 November 2009
Back in the
swimming complex. Are you ready to take the plunge from 3 meters?
Stubbhagsvägen, Sollentuna (map) 30 November 2009
All the colours that refuse to come out and play on many a
gloomy November day suddenly enjoy themselves at dusk by the waterfront.
Strandgatan, Södertälje (map) 21 November 2009
Salem is a small municipality with lots of sports activities.
Säbyhallen becomes an important venue in wintertime.
Säbyhallen, Salem (map) 21 November 2009
Storkyrkan (The Great Church) is the oldest church in Gamla stan - the Old Town.
Storkyrkan, Gamla stan (map) 1 November 2009
Detail from photographic prints on enamel in the subway station under Danderyd University Hospital. Artist Klara Källström created these in 2008.
Tunnelbana Danderyds sjukhus, Danderyd (map) 1 November 2009
Whatever your opinion on winter, it's a lot more agreeable inside
Sollentuna Simhall.
Stubbhagsvägen, Sollentuna (map) 30 November 2009
Sometimes in life we need to choose the right ferry. One of these has been docked for the weekend. The other will depart in half an hour. When in doubt, check out where all the cars are lining up. That's the one - the next Rindö connection.
Vaxholmsleden (map) 2 October 2009
I'm not quite done yet, with
Drottningholm Castle. This nice
reflection in the window caught my eye. Someone is enjoying the (last?) rays of sun.
Drottningholms slott, Ekerö (map) 20 September 2009
plenty more from Stockholm, Sweden - click on photos to enlarge!
Many stop by to admire the altar in St. Gertrude's Church. We've seen it before.
Patterns of red letters by artist Françoise Schein at University Station together make up sentences from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Yet another amazing window in St. Gertrude's Church.
A symbolic compass in the floor helps commuters maintain their sense of direction. Again, this is station Danderyds sjukhus.
Free speech is great but there's got to be some limits. Here's a phone at University Station.
St. Gertrude's Church again, this time from the perspective of a church bench.
Storkyrkan (The Great Church) is the oldest church in Gamla stan - the Old Town.
Detail from photographic prints on enamel in the subway station under Danderyd University Hospital. Artist Klara Källström created these in 2008.
Sometimes in life we need to choose the right ferry. One of these has been docked for the weekend. The other will depart in half an hour. When in doubt, check out where all the cars are lining up. That's the one - the next Rindö connection.
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