This is my 3rd trip to Sweden, the last being in 2014. I’m visiting my friends Tim and Annalena. Tim and I went to high school together. He moved to Sweden and married Annalena in the 1970’s. They are those kind of friends that you can see every 20 years or so and still feel close. Janie and I visited twice before. You can go back to 2014 posts to see our last visit, or click the link in the top menu to see the photo album.
The flight was long and uncomfortable, but I made it with no major complications. My companion, Gnomey and I stayed at a hotel next to the airport in Stockholm for the first night because we got in late and I didn’t want to make the 1 hour drive in an unfamiliar rental car. We acquired Gnomey on our previous trip and I thought it was a good idea to bring him along when Leslie suggested it.

Gnomey’s first stay in a real hotel
The drive was very nice with only a couple of wrong turns. I wound through farming country in the spring–very pretty!
So glad to hear you are traveling to visit long-standing, good friends. I wish you a safe and wonderful journey.
-Roger-
Glad you made it! Have fun.
Happy travels with Gnomey and dear friends with all the adventures that go with it!
Love that you have a companion on the adventure!! Can’t wait to follow…
Karen
Thank you for sharing! Love reading of your adventures, cousin Rich! And seeing Gnomey. We feel like we are with you. ❤️
Wise to stay in the hotel until daylight! What wonderful friends in Sweden!
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Love to you & safe travels!
Pat, for Roy & Pat