. slides/S2_2002.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The lighthouse at Mem, eastern entrance to the Gota Canal The lighthouse at Mem, eastern entrance to the Gota Canal slides/S2_2002.JPG slides/S2_2003.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Classic wooden boat at Gota Canal waiting dock at Mem (note fender / fender board) Classic wooden boat at Gota Canal waiting dock at Mem (note fender / fender board) slides/S2_2003.JPG slides/S2_2011.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim at Gota Canal waiting dock at Mem Pilgrim at Gota Canal waiting dock at Mem slides/S2_2011.JPG slides/S2_2021.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 “Utpost” by Richard Johansson is one of the works of art along the Gota Canal ... this one at Mem “Utpost” by Richard Johansson is one of the works of art along the Gota Canal ... this one at Mem slides/S2_2021.JPG slides/S2_2035.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Houses at Mem, the eastern entrance to the Gota Canal Houses at Mem, the eastern entrance to the Gota Canal slides/S2_2035.JPG slides/S2_2037.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Apples ... many houses had a few apple and pear trees, and harvest time is here Apples ... many houses had a few apple and pear trees, and harvest time is here slides/S2_2037.JPG slides/S2_2039.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Gota Canal goes through agricultural land; here a large field has been plowed recently The Gota Canal goes through agricultural land; here a large field has been plowed recently slides/S2_2039.JPG slides/S2_2041.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Jane the gardner looking over a sea of opportunity Jane the gardner looking over a sea of opportunity slides/S2_2041.JPG slides/S2_2047.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 So why did the chicken cross the road at the sign ... to cross the road safely So why did the chicken cross the road at the sign ... to cross the road safely slides/S2_2047.JPG slides/S2_2051.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Daunting roadsign near Mem, eastern entrance to the Gota Canal Daunting roadsign near Mem, eastern entrance to the Gota Canal slides/S2_2051.JPG slides/S2_2052.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 One of the larger houses in Mem One of the larger houses in Mem slides/S2_2052.JPG slides/SD1000_1502.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim in the first lock of the Gota Canal ... 57 more to go and 92 meters up Pilgrim in the first lock of the Gota Canal ... 57 more to go and 92 meters up slides/SD1000_1502.JPG slides/SD1000_1504.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 It takes about 5 minutes to fill the lock and raise the boat about 12-15 feet (4-5 meters) It takes about 5 minutes to fill the lock and raise the boat about 12-15 feet (4-5 meters) slides/SD1000_1504.JPG slides/SD1000_1505.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The turbulence is dramatic, even for a boat our size The turbulence is dramatic, even for a boat our size slides/SD1000_1505.JPG slides/SD1000_1506.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 As the water rises, the turbulence decreases As the water rises, the turbulence decreases slides/SD1000_1506.JPG slides/S2_2054.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal is about 8-10 feet (2.5 - 3.5 meters) deep and not that wide (300 feet, 100 meters) The canal is about 8-10 feet (2.5 - 3.5 meters) deep and not that wide (300 feet, 100 meters) slides/S2_2054.JPG slides/S2_2059.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The shore is pastoral: farmland and cottages abound along the murky waters of the canal The shore is pastoral: farmland and cottages abound along the murky waters of the canal slides/S2_2059.JPG slides/S2_2061.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 If you like cows... travel the Gota Canal If you like cows... travel the Gota Canal slides/S2_2061.JPG slides/S2_2065.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal passes Soderkoping The canal passes Soderkoping slides/S2_2065.JPG slides/S2_2068.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Soderkoping is one of the larger cities on the canal Soderkoping is one of the larger cities on the canal slides/S2_2068.JPG slides/S2_2070.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 First opening bridge was late opening, causing a boat pile-up First opening bridge was late opening, causing a boat pile-up slides/S2_2070.JPG slides/S2_2072.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The traffic backed up as the boats slowly proceeded through the bridge The traffic backed up as the boats slowly proceeded through the bridge slides/S2_2072.JPG slides/S2_2077.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A farm along the shores of the Gota Canal A farm along the shores of the Gota Canal slides/S2_2077.JPG slides/S2_2080.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Not a high lock but the stress is higher due to the flooding speed Not a high lock but the stress is higher due to the flooding speed slides/S2_2080.JPG slides/S2_2081.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The first 2 days we shared a lock with the motor vessel ANNA The first 2 days we shared a lock with the motor vessel ANNA slides/S2_2081.JPG slides/S2_2086.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Crew of the ANNA ... our lock-mate Crew of the ANNA ... our lock-mate slides/S2_2086.JPG slides/S2_2088.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Our lock-master Our lock-master slides/S2_2088.JPG slides/S2_2091.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 This bridge opens to the right hand side of the canal This bridge opens to the right hand side of the canal slides/S2_2091.JPG slides/S2_2093.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The bridge has moved to the right-hand bank to let us through The bridge has moved to the right-hand bank to let us through slides/S2_2093.JPG slides/S2_2095.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A small community at the bend of the canal A small community at the bend of the canal slides/S2_2095.JPG slides/S2_2101.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Muddy canal waters are ruffled by a cross breeze Muddy canal waters are ruffled by a cross breeze slides/S2_2101.JPG slides/S2_2102.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A prosperous farm along the canal A prosperous farm along the canal slides/S2_2102.JPG slides/S2_2103.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 There are walking / biking trails along the canal There are walking / biking trails along the canal slides/S2_2103.JPG slides/S2_2104.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Big and little cows cheer us on Big and little cows cheer us on slides/S2_2104.JPG slides/S2_2108.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Actually, the cows are more interested in eating than cheering us on Actually, the cows are more interested in eating than cheering us on slides/S2_2108.JPG slides/S2_2111.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Go, Pilgrim, Go... (away) Go, Pilgrim, Go... (away) slides/S2_2111.JPG slides/S2_2113.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Mallards cheer us on The Mallards cheer us on slides/S2_2113.JPG slides/S2_2116.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A floating island of grass between us and our lock-make, ANNA A floating island of grass between us and our lock-make, ANNA slides/S2_2116.JPG slides/S2_2118.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Horses are more interested in eating than us Horses are more interested in eating than us slides/S2_2118.JPG slides/S2_2135.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Herons wish we would leave them in peace Herons wish we would leave them in peace slides/S2_2135.JPG slides/S2_2151.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Are they cottages or houses? Are they cottages or houses? slides/S2_2151.JPG slides/S2_2152.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 New and old technology New and old technology slides/S2_2152.JPG slides/S2_2155.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Red paint and birch trees ... could be Finland Red paint and birch trees ... could be Finland slides/S2_2155.JPG slides/S2_2161.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Juno, a canal tour boat, meets Anna and Pilgrim, thankfully at a wide place in the canal and not or a blind turn The Juno, a canal tour boat, meets Anna and Pilgrim, thankfully at a wide place in the canal and not or a blind turn slides/S2_2161.JPG slides/S2_2164.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal boat Juno with birch log fenders over the side The canal boat Juno with birch log fenders over the side slides/S2_2164.JPG slides/S2_2172.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A tight fit but we didn't leave any scratch marks on the bridge A tight fit but we didn't leave any scratch marks on the bridge slides/S2_2172.JPG slides/S2_2182.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 We flush out about a thousand commorants on Lake Roxen We flush out about a thousand commorants on Lake Roxen slides/S2_2182.JPG slides/S2_2189.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Another Gota Canal tour boat coming down the flight locks at Berg Another Gota Canal tour boat coming down the flight locks at Berg slides/S2_2189.JPG slides/S2_2195.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Dubbelgångare, a sculpture at the foot of the Berg flight locks with Lake Roxen in the background Dubbelgångare, a sculpture at the foot of the Berg flight locks with Lake Roxen in the background slides/S2_2195.JPG slides/S2_2239.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Following the leader along the Gota Canal (Hang on babe ... I'm comin') Following the leader along the Gota Canal (Hang on babe ... I'm comin') slides/S2_2239.JPG slides/S2_2323.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A green woodpecker, at the flight locks at Borensberg A green woodpecker, at the flight locks at Borensberg slides/S2_2323.JPG slides/S2_2324.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim at the bottom of the locks at Borenshult Pilgrim at the bottom of the locks at Borenshult slides/S2_2324.JPG slides/S2_2328.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A duck at Borenshult A duck at Borenshult slides/S2_2328.JPG slides/S2_2333.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Lake Boren as seen from the second lock at Borenshult with commorants on the breakwall and in the water Lake Boren as seen from the second lock at Borenshult with commorants on the breakwall and in the water slides/S2_2333.JPG slides/S2_2338.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A cottage on the canal near Motala A cottage on the canal near Motala slides/S2_2338.JPG slides/S2_2340.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Motala Verkstad, an engineering company that has constructed ships, bridges, and railway equipment Motala Verkstad, an engineering company that has constructed ships, bridges, and railway equipment slides/S2_2340.JPG slides/S2_2341.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The bridge quickly closes once we are clear of it The bridge quickly closes once we are clear of it slides/S2_2341.JPG slides/S2_2345.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 as if the ducks could't fend for themselves ... they are fed by a cottager as if the ducks could't fend for themselves ... they are fed by a cottager slides/S2_2345.JPG slides/S2_2347.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Elaborate staircase and garden along the shore of the Gota Canal Elaborate staircase and garden along the shore of the Gota Canal slides/S2_2347.JPG slides/S2_2351.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Another bridge! Another bridge! slides/S2_2351.JPG slides/S2_2356.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Waves and rain brought water into the cockpit, Lake Vättern Waves and rain brought water into the cockpit, Lake Vättern slides/S2_2356.JPG slides/S2_2360.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Karlsborg from Lake Vättern in the rain Karlsborg from Lake Vättern in the rain slides/S2_2360.JPG slides/S2_2362.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 At the waiting dock at Karlsborg after crossing Lake Vättern At the waiting dock at Karlsborg after crossing Lake Vättern slides/S2_2362.JPG slides/S2_2365.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A cottage at Karlsborg A cottage at Karlsborg slides/S2_2365.JPG slides/S2_2368.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The west side of the bridge at Karlsborg ... a dock with some facilities The west side of the bridge at Karlsborg ... a dock with some facilities slides/S2_2368.JPG slides/S2_2371.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The waiting dock on the east side of the bridge at Karlsborg ... with no facilities The waiting dock on the east side of the bridge at Karlsborg ... with no facilities slides/S2_2371.JPG slides/S2_2372.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Cottages along the canal at Karlsborg Cottages along the canal at Karlsborg slides/S2_2372.JPG slides/S2_2373.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Waiting for the bridge opening so we can go the the dock with facilities Waiting for the bridge opening so we can go the the dock with facilities slides/S2_2373.JPG slides/S2_2377.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The crowded waiting dock at Karlsborg ... filled with locals, little room for boats transiting the canal The crowded waiting dock at Karlsborg ... filled with locals, little room for boats transiting the canal slides/S2_2377.JPG slides/S2_2378.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Gota Canal instructions told us the bridge only opened at 1800 ... Gotcha Canal in action Gota Canal instructions told us the bridge only opened at 1800 ... Gotcha Canal in action slides/S2_2378.JPG slides/S2_2379.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The bridge at Karlsborg The bridge at Karlsborg slides/S2_2379.JPG slides/S2_2381.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Local boats at a small harbour in Karlsborg Local boats at a small harbour in Karlsborg slides/S2_2381.JPG slides/S2_2383.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Karlsborg is not a prosperous town Karlsborg is not a prosperous town slides/S2_2383.JPG slides/S2_2389.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A group of Mergansers ... fishing in Karlsborg A group of Mergansers ... fishing in Karlsborg slides/S2_2389.JPG slides/S2_2392.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A Merganser / Gosander A Merganser / Gosander slides/S2_2392.JPG slides/S2_2393.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Merganser looking for small fish Merganser looking for small fish slides/S2_2393.JPG slides/S2_2400.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A guard house for the fortification A guard house for the fortification slides/S2_2400.JPG slides/S2_2405.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Entrnce to the Karlsborg Fortress, a fortification in central Sweden Entrnce to the Karlsborg Fortress, a fortification in central Sweden slides/S2_2405.JPG slides/S2_2406.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Flower bed in the Karlsborg Fortress ... defense centre in the event of an attack against Sweden Flower bed in the Karlsborg Fortress ... defense centre in the event of an attack against Sweden slides/S2_2406.JPG slides/S2_2407.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Cobbled streets and 19th century building in the Karlsborg Fortress Cobbled streets and 19th century building in the Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2407.JPG slides/S2_2408.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Tunnel under the earhtwork of the Karlsborg Fortress Tunnel under the earhtwork of the Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2408.JPG slides/S2_2409.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Reduit is the first and main building in the Karlsborg Fortress (1844 - 1866) The Reduit is the first and main building in the Karlsborg Fortress (1844 - 1866) slides/S2_2409.JPG slides/S2_2414.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 slides/S2_2414.JPG slides/S2_2415.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 slides/S2_2415.JPG slides/S2_2416.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Looking out of the vaulted entrance of the Reduit at the Karlsborg Fortress Looking out of the vaulted entrance of the Reduit at the Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2416.JPG slides/S2_2418.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Looking inward through the vaulted entrance of the Reduit at Karlsborg Fortress Looking inward through the vaulted entrance of the Reduit at Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2418.JPG slides/S2_2421.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Stable at the Karlsborg Fortress Stable at the Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2421.JPG slides/S2_2424.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Horses (and their stables) were vehicles before the internal combustion engine was developed for transport Horses (and their stables) were vehicles before the internal combustion engine was developed for transport slides/S2_2424.JPG slides/S2_2425.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 This is a working fortress with “keep out” areas This is a working fortress with “keep out” areas slides/S2_2425.JPG slides/S2_2428.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Windows at the Governor's Quarters, Karlsborg Fortress Windows at the Governor's Quarters, Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2428.JPG slides/S2_2429.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Does this remind anyone of anything? (Hint ... core storage) Does this remind anyone of anything? (Hint ... core storage) slides/S2_2429.JPG slides/S2_2430.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Governor's Quarters at Karlsborg Fortress Governor's Quarters at Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2430.JPG slides/S2_2431.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Reduit at Karlsborg Fortress The Reduit at Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2431.JPG slides/S2_2434.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The rain brought jewels to the spider web at Karlsborg The rain brought jewels to the spider web at Karlsborg slides/S2_2434.JPG slides/S2_2435.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Bird's eye view of the Karlsborg Fortress entrance from the top of the earthworks; Reduit in background Bird's eye view of the Karlsborg Fortress entrance from the top of the earthworks; Reduit in background slides/S2_2435.JPG slides/S2_2436.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Tower of the Reduit, Karlsborg Fortress Tower of the Reduit, Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2436.JPG slides/S2_2438.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The building goes on for blocks... Karlsborg Fortress The building goes on for blocks... Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2438.JPG slides/S2_2439.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Rotunda as seen from the top of the Earthwork perimeter at Karlsborg Fortress The Rotunda as seen from the top of the Earthwork perimeter at Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2439.JPG slides/S2_2440.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The entrance gate taken from the top of the earthworks ... looking outwards from the Karlsborg Fortress The entrance gate taken from the top of the earthworks ... looking outwards from the Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2440.JPG slides/S2_2442.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 View of the Reduit and administration building from the Earthworks, Karlsborg Fortress View of the Reduit and administration building from the Earthworks, Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2442.JPG slides/S2_2444.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Gotiska Förbundet (unexplained monument) at Karlsborg Fortress Gotiska Förbundet (unexplained monument) at Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2444.JPG slides/S2_2445.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Translation anyone? Translation anyone? slides/S2_2445.JPG slides/S2_2447.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pond and garden outside the Karlsborg Fortress Pond and garden outside the Karlsborg Fortress slides/S2_2447.JPG slides/S2_2449.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Home improvement in Karlsborg Home improvement in Karlsborg slides/S2_2449.JPG slides/S2_2453.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The house is very close to the road and on the sidewalk ... wonder who came first The house is very close to the road and on the sidewalk ... wonder who came first slides/S2_2453.JPG slides/S2_2454.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Hedge trimmed by a short person in Karlsborg Hedge trimmed by a short person in Karlsborg slides/S2_2454.JPG slides/S2_2455.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Sculpture in park in Karlsborg Sculpture in park in Karlsborg slides/S2_2455.JPG slides/S2_2458.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Leaving the lock at Forsvik, entering Lake Viken Leaving the lock at Forsvik, entering Lake Viken slides/S2_2458.JPG slides/S2_2461.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A bollard along the canal at the entrance to Lake Viken. Calm conditions made the water reflective as glass A bollard along the canal at the entrance to Lake Viken. Calm conditions made the water reflective as glass slides/S2_2461.JPG slides/S2_2462.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal narrows The canal narrows slides/S2_2462.JPG slides/S2_2464.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Safe passage route is not always clear Safe passage route is not always clear slides/S2_2464.JPG slides/S2_2465.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal narrows further The canal narrows further slides/S2_2465.JPG slides/S2_2467.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Misty conditons do not help navigation in these tight quarters Misty conditons do not help navigation in these tight quarters slides/S2_2467.JPG slides/S2_2468.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal narrows even further The canal narrows even further slides/S2_2468.JPG slides/S2_2474.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Even when it appears to be wide, beware the underwater dangers Even when it appears to be wide, beware the underwater dangers slides/S2_2474.JPG slides/S2_2475.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Imagine doing this in a blinding rainstorm Imagine doing this in a blinding rainstorm slides/S2_2475.JPG slides/S2_2478.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Remnants of a stone wall for securing cargo ships ... a navigation hazard today Remnants of a stone wall for securing cargo ships ... a navigation hazard today slides/S2_2478.JPG slides/S2_2479.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim picks her way through the narrow passage Pilgrim picks her way through the narrow passage slides/S2_2479.JPG slides/S2_2481.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Looks like a Christmas tree on the green navigational aid Looks like a Christmas tree on the green navigational aid slides/S2_2481.JPG slides/S2_2482.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Lake Viken is studded with many tiny, rocky islets at the eastern end Lake Viken is studded with many tiny, rocky islets at the eastern end slides/S2_2482.JPG slides/A570_1323.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The red navigational aid has a red bottle brush on it The red navigational aid has a red bottle brush on it slides/A570_1323.JPG slides/A570_1289.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Warry helmsperson going through the Lake Viken entrance Warry helmsperson going through the Lake Viken entrance slides/A570_1289.JPG slides/A570_1291.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Islands ... nav aids ... are we having fun yet? Islands ... nav aids ... are we having fun yet? slides/A570_1291.JPG slides/A570_1292.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Mist and rain adds to the fun Mist and rain adds to the fun slides/A570_1292.JPG slides/A570_1294.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The torrential rain has muddied the waters of the Gota Canal The torrential rain has muddied the waters of the Gota Canal slides/A570_1294.JPG slides/A570_1295.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The runnoff is infused with mud and fertilizers The runnoff is infused with mud and fertilizers slides/A570_1295.JPG slides/A570_1338.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The canal finally widens, but looks dense The canal finally widens, but looks dense slides/A570_1338.JPG slides/A570_1345.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 We follow Swedish and UK power boats down the canal We follow Swedish and UK power boats down the canal slides/A570_1345.JPG slides/A570_1347.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Private dock on the canal Private dock on the canal slides/A570_1347.JPG slides/A570_1351.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Sheep safely graze Sheep safely graze slides/A570_1351.JPG slides/A570_1321.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Casualty of the last rain/wind storm Casualty of the last rain/wind storm slides/A570_1321.JPG slides/SD1000_1540.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Water Stairs sculpture at Sjötorp, the western entrance to the Gota Canal at Lake Vänern Water Stairs sculpture at Sjötorp, the western entrance to the Gota Canal at Lake Vänern slides/SD1000_1540.JPG slides/SD1000_1541.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A wall of birdhouses in Sjötorp A wall of birdhouses in Sjötorp slides/SD1000_1541.JPG slides/SD1000_1543.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The 59th lock at Sjötorp The 59th lock at Sjötorp slides/SD1000_1543.JPG slides/SD1000_1547.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Guesthouse (closed ... post “season”) in Sjötorp Guesthouse (closed ... post “season”) in Sjötorp slides/SD1000_1547.JPG slides/SD1000_1551.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 With so many joggers they have special road signs to guide the way With so many joggers they have special road signs to guide the way slides/SD1000_1551.JPG slides/SD1000_1558.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Don't think Pilgrim could fit in here Don't think Pilgrim could fit in here slides/SD1000_1558.JPG slides/SD1000_1560.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Exit from the canal at Sjötorp into Lake Vänern Exit from the canal at Sjötorp into Lake Vänern slides/SD1000_1560.JPG slides/SD1000_1562.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 That should read Gotcha kanal That should read Gotcha kanal slides/SD1000_1562.JPG slides/SD1000_1563.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 It's a long long way to the next shore It's a long long way to the next shore slides/SD1000_1563.JPG slides/SD1000_1565.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim at the guest harbour at Sjötorp Pilgrim at the guest harbour at Sjötorp slides/SD1000_1565.JPG slides/S2_2484.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Wild sail across Lake Vänern Wild sail across Lake Vänern slides/S2_2484.JPG slides/S2_2491.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Lighthouse at the narrows in the middle of Lake Vänern Lighthouse at the narrows in the middle of Lake Vänern slides/S2_2491.JPG slides/S2_2502.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim leaves a safe anchorage Järnesundet on Lake Vänern Pilgrim leaves a safe anchorage Järnesundet on Lake Vänern slides/S2_2502.JPG slides/SD1000_1576.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Brian is successful landing a whitefish on Lake Vänern Brian is successful landing a whitefish on Lake Vänern slides/SD1000_1576.JPG slides/SD1000_1577.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 This whitefish provided us 4 excellent meals This whitefish provided us 4 excellent meals slides/SD1000_1577.JPG slides/SD1000_1582.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Vänersborg welcomes us with a fountain Vänersborg welcomes us with a fountain slides/SD1000_1582.JPG slides/S2_2503.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The bridge at Vänersborg is not quite tall enough for us ... require an opening The bridge at Vänersborg is not quite tall enough for us ... require an opening slides/S2_2503.JPG slides/S2_2507.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Railway lift bridge on the Trollhätte Canal Railway lift bridge on the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2507.JPG slides/S2_2508.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Another lift bridge with a red light for us Another lift bridge with a red light for us slides/S2_2508.JPG slides/S2_2509.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Green light ... GO Green light ... GO slides/S2_2509.JPG slides/S2_2510.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The bridge does not stay open long for us The bridge does not stay open long for us slides/S2_2510.JPG slides/S2_2512.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Graffiti along the Trollhätte Canal Graffiti along the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2512.JPG slides/S2_2518.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Trollhätte Canal has yellow markers along the left side and white markers along the right side The Trollhätte Canal has yellow markers along the left side and white markers along the right side slides/S2_2518.JPG slides/S2_2519.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Nazi graffite, Trollhätte Canal Nazi graffite, Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2519.JPG slides/S2_2521.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim waiting at the dock for passage through the 4 main locks of the Trollhätte Canal Pilgrim waiting at the dock for passage through the 4 main locks of the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2521.JPG slides/S2_2522.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The old lock (1800) on the Trollhätte Canal The old lock (1800) on the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2522.JPG slides/S2_2528.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Cargo ship from the Netherlands entering the lock in the Trollhätte Canal Cargo ship from the Netherlands entering the lock in the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2528.JPG slides/S2_2530.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Tight fit Tight fit slides/S2_2530.JPG slides/S2_2531.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The trainee in yellow and instructor in red ... he did very well The trainee in yellow and instructor in red ... he did very well slides/S2_2531.JPG slides/S2_2532.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The navigation table ... paper charts and NO GPS The navigation table ... paper charts and NO GPS slides/S2_2532.JPG slides/S2_2534.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 An abandoned lunch An abandoned lunch slides/S2_2534.JPG slides/S2_2536.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Now that's a windlass Now that's a windlass slides/S2_2536.JPG slides/S2_2539.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Dutch cargo ship leaves the lock and Pilgrim gets ready to enter the lock for the trip down the canal Dutch cargo ship leaves the lock and Pilgrim gets ready to enter the lock for the trip down the canal slides/S2_2539.JPG slides/S2_2543.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the markers extend far out from the shore Some of the markers extend far out from the shore slides/S2_2543.JPG slides/S2_2547.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Cottages along the Trollhätte Canal south of the flight locks Cottages along the Trollhätte Canal south of the flight locks slides/S2_2547.JPG slides/S2_2548.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A northbound Swedish boat passing a canal marker on the Trollhätte Canal A northbound Swedish boat passing a canal marker on the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2548.JPG slides/S2_2564.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Canada geese along the Trollhätte Canal Canada geese along the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2564.JPG slides/S2_2567.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Passing a cargo ship northbound on the Trollhätte Canal Passing a cargo ship northbound on the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2567.JPG slides/S2_2574.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A load of lumber on the Trollhätte Canal A load of lumber on the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2574.JPG slides/S2_2578.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Farmland and steep rock hill along the Trollhätte Canal Farmland and steep rock hill along the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2578.JPG slides/S2_2579.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim at the waiting dock after going through the last lock, Lilla Edet, swept into the dock by a storng current Pilgrim at the waiting dock after going through the last lock, Lilla Edet, swept into the dock by a storng current slides/S2_2579.JPG slides/S2_2580.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Fishing in the current south of the lock at Lilla Edet Fishing in the current south of the lock at Lilla Edet slides/S2_2580.JPG slides/S2_2582.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Heron at Lilla Edet Heron at Lilla Edet slides/S2_2582.JPG slides/S2_2596.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Departure before sunrise brings heavy mist and poor visibility Departure before sunrise brings heavy mist and poor visibility slides/S2_2596.JPG slides/S2_2599.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Sunrise on a glassy calm river (Gota Älv) Sunrise on a glassy calm river (Gota Älv) slides/S2_2599.JPG slides/S2_2606.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Sunrise, mist, calm on the Gota Älv Sunrise, mist, calm on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2606.JPG slides/S2_2611.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Settlement behind the reedbed on the Gota Älv Settlement behind the reedbed on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2611.JPG slides/S2_2613.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The sun is up, the mist has evaporated, and the wind is still calm on the Gota Älv The sun is up, the mist has evaporated, and the wind is still calm on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2613.JPG slides/S2_2615.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A large farm on the Gota Älv A large farm on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2615.JPG slides/S2_2620.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Canal marker on the Trollhätte Canal Canal marker on the Trollhätte Canal slides/S2_2620.JPG slides/S2_2621.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Cows grazing on a rock on the Gota Älv Cows grazing on a rock on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2621.JPG slides/S2_2625.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 These cows have better grazing pickin's These cows have better grazing pickin's slides/S2_2625.JPG slides/S2_2631.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A fortification with a happy face A fortification with a happy face slides/S2_2631.JPG slides/S2_2641.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Gracefull lines and Urban art Gracefull lines and Urban art slides/S2_2641.JPG slides/S2_2642.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Garbage dump on the Gota Älv approaching Goteborg Garbage dump on the Gota Älv approaching Goteborg slides/S2_2642.JPG slides/S2_2644.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 We must be in Sweden... on the Gota Älv approaching Goteborg We must be in Sweden... on the Gota Älv approaching Goteborg slides/S2_2644.JPG slides/S2_2645.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Yes Sweden has a homeless problem ... they live where ever they don't get bullied by the authorities Yes Sweden has a homeless problem ... they live where ever they don't get bullied by the authorities slides/S2_2645.JPG slides/S2_2648.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 No sailing allowed on the Gota Älv No sailing allowed on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2648.JPG slides/S2_2650.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Our masts are 18m ... we just barely fit under the bridge Our masts are 18m ... we just barely fit under the bridge slides/S2_2650.JPG slides/S2_2651.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Barken Viking is a hotel near the marina Lilla Bomemen The Barken Viking is a hotel near the marina Lilla Bomemen slides/S2_2651.JPG slides/S2_2652.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim docked at Lilla Bommen in Goteborg Pilgrim docked at Lilla Bommen in Goteborg slides/S2_2652.JPG slides/S2_2653.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A steam-powered tour boat in Goteborg A steam-powered tour boat in Goteborg slides/S2_2653.JPG slides/S2_2655.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Another tour seems to highlight Pilgrim by coming really close to us several times a day Another tour seems to highlight Pilgrim by coming really close to us several times a day slides/S2_2655.JPG slides/S2_2657.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Fishing at Lilla Bommen in Goteborg Fishing at Lilla Bommen in Goteborg slides/S2_2657.JPG slides/SD1000_1583.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Jane with High School friend Ilan and his family in Goteborg Jane with High School friend Ilan and his family in Goteborg slides/SD1000_1583.JPG slides/SD1000_1584.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The last time we saw each other was high school graduation in 1962 The last time we saw each other was high school graduation in 1962 slides/SD1000_1584.JPG slides/S2_2659.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Downtown Goteborg, a mixture of old and new architecture Downtown Goteborg, a mixture of old and new architecture slides/S2_2659.JPG slides/S2_2661.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 As in most European cities, there are many bicycles and good public transportation As in most European cities, there are many bicycles and good public transportation slides/S2_2661.JPG slides/S2_2662.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The trams are inexpensive with short waits The trams are inexpensive with short waits slides/S2_2662.JPG slides/S2_2663.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The new opera house in Goteborg The new opera house in Goteborg slides/S2_2663.JPG slides/S2_2665.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Entrance to the opera house in Goteborg Entrance to the opera house in Goteborg slides/S2_2665.JPG slides/S2_2666.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 View from the river of the opera house in Goteborg View from the river of the opera house in Goteborg slides/S2_2666.JPG slides/S2_2667.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 An operatic tenor is honoured in Goteborg An operatic tenor is honoured in Goteborg slides/S2_2667.JPG slides/S2_2668.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Boats in the Maritime Museum in Goteborg Boats in the Maritime Museum in Goteborg slides/S2_2668.JPG slides/S2_2669.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Maritime Museum in Goteborg has the largest number of in-water boats in Europe The Maritime Museum in Goteborg has the largest number of in-water boats in Europe slides/S2_2669.JPG slides/S2_2670.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 An early diving bell An early diving bell slides/S2_2670.JPG slides/S2_2671.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A lightship (navigation aid) in the Maritime Museum A lightship (navigation aid) in the Maritime Museum slides/S2_2671.JPG slides/S2_2672.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Patrol boat in the Maritime Museum Patrol boat in the Maritime Museum slides/S2_2672.JPG slides/S2_2673.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A large dry dock in Goteborg; the city used to have a major ship building industry A large dry dock in Goteborg; the city used to have a major ship building industry slides/S2_2673.JPG slides/S2_2674.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 One of the Gota Canal tour boats in Goteborg for the winter One of the Gota Canal tour boats in Goteborg for the winter slides/S2_2674.JPG slides/S2_2675.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A map showing the Gota and Trollhätte Canals, including the height reached at Lake Viken (91 meters above sea level) A map showing the Gota and Trollhätte Canals, including the height reached at Lake Viken (91 meters above sea level) slides/S2_2675.JPG slides/S2_2683.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Ships in the Maritime Museum in Goteborg Ships in the Maritime Museum in Goteborg slides/S2_2683.JPG slides/S2_2687.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A barge turned into a playground at the Maritime Museum in Goteborg A barge turned into a playground at the Maritime Museum in Goteborg slides/S2_2687.JPG slides/S2_2691.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Pilgrim at Lilla Bommen in Goteborg dwarfed by the ship/hotel Barken Viking Pilgrim at Lilla Bommen in Goteborg dwarfed by the ship/hotel Barken Viking slides/S2_2691.JPG slides/S2_2698.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 This was a favourite statue to be photographed with ... not sure why This was a favourite statue to be photographed with ... not sure why slides/S2_2698.JPG slides/S2_2700.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Sculpture outside the opera house and Lilla Bommen marina in Goteborg Sculpture outside the opera house and Lilla Bommen marina in Goteborg slides/S2_2700.JPG slides/S2_2707.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Old boat, new boat, godawful building ... such is the city Old boat, new boat, godawful building ... such is the city slides/S2_2707.JPG slides/S2_2716.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A floating dry dock A floating dry dock slides/S2_2716.JPG slides/S2_2719.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 One of the passenger ferries in Goteborg One of the passenger ferries in Goteborg slides/S2_2719.JPG slides/S2_2722.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Waiting for the sailors return Waiting for the sailors return slides/S2_2722.JPG slides/S2_2724.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 On the Gota Älv near Goteborg On the Gota Älv near Goteborg slides/S2_2724.JPG slides/S2_2731.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Another interesting boat on the Gota Älv near Goteborg Another interesting boat on the Gota Älv near Goteborg slides/S2_2731.JPG slides/S2_2735.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Former shipyard being converted into a marina on the Gota Älv Former shipyard being converted into a marina on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2735.JPG slides/S2_2736.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A 3-masted schooner on the Gota Älv A 3-masted schooner on the Gota Älv slides/S2_2736.JPG slides/S2_2746.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Now that's what I call rafting ... good thing the little guy is on the outside Now that's what I call rafting ... good thing the little guy is on the outside slides/S2_2746.JPG slides/S2_2757.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The south cardinal navigation aid in the current of the Gota Älv The south cardinal navigation aid in the current of the Gota Älv slides/S2_2757.JPG slides/S2_2760.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A town on the barren west coast islands (Fotö) at the mouth of the Gota Älv A town on the barren west coast islands (Fotö) at the mouth of the Gota Älv slides/S2_2760.JPG slides/S2_2772.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Our anchorage on the west coast on the Kattegat... absolutely no vegetation ... swept clean by the salty wind Our anchorage on the west coast on the Kattegat... absolutely no vegetation ... swept clean by the salty wind slides/S2_2772.JPG slides/S2_2775.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A shack and dock at the anchorage on Klätten Island A shack and dock at the anchorage on Klätten Island slides/S2_2775.JPG slides/S2_2776.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A bit of vegetation has found a foothold on the lee side of the hill at the Halleskär – Klätten anchorage A bit of vegetation has found a foothold on the lee side of the hill at the Halleskär – Klätten anchorage slides/S2_2776.JPG slides/S2_2778.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 No...it is not a bad place, it is a bathing (swimming) place. No beach, but the cliff is great for diving / jumping No...it is not a bad place, it is a bathing (swimming) place. No beach, but the cliff is great for diving / jumping slides/S2_2778.JPG slides/S2_2781.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 A local fisherman at the sport fishing dock at Halleskär – Klätten anchorage A local fisherman at the sport fishing dock at Halleskär – Klätten anchorage slides/S2_2781.JPG slides/S2_2786.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The low rock islands to the east in the Halleskär – Klätten anchorage The low rock islands to the east in the Halleskär – Klätten anchorage slides/S2_2786.JPG slides/S2_2791.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Ferries provide the transportation connection with the mainland for villages on the islands Ferries provide the transportation connection with the mainland for villages on the islands slides/S2_2791.JPG slides/S2_2795.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The villages are on the east side of the islands; storms are usually from the southwest or west The villages are on the east side of the islands; storms are usually from the southwest or west slides/S2_2795.JPG slides/S2_2797.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The villages seem prosperous; the economic base for them was not clear to us The villages seem prosperous; the economic base for them was not clear to us slides/S2_2797.JPG slides/S2_2810.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Most villages had a large round tower high on a hill, probably the water supply Most villages had a large round tower high on a hill, probably the water supply slides/S2_2810.JPG slides/S2_2816.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Everyone had a boat of some sort ... interesting multiple uses of the range mark Everyone had a boat of some sort ... interesting multiple uses of the range mark slides/S2_2816.JPG slides/S2_2842.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Navigation aid on one of the outlying uninhabited islands, with little vegetation Navigation aid on one of the outlying uninhabited islands, with little vegetation slides/S2_2842.JPG slides/S2_2848.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The lee side of an outlying island provides a home for tiny white flowers, a welcome sight The lee side of an outlying island provides a home for tiny white flowers, a welcome sight slides/S2_2848.JPG slides/S2_2898.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Some of the shoreline is steep with very deep water right up to the shore Some of the shoreline is steep with very deep water right up to the shore slides/S2_2898.JPG slides/S2_2909.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Our anchorage at Lilla Dyrön, more inland and less severe than our first west coast anchorage Our anchorage at Lilla Dyrön, more inland and less severe than our first west coast anchorage slides/S2_2909.JPG slides/S2_2948.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 One last sail before haulout One last sail before haulout slides/S2_2948.JPG slides/S2_2963.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 The Swedish alternative to a Travelift. It was designed for the lumber industry and modified to lift boats The Swedish alternative to a Travelift. It was designed for the lumber industry and modified to lift boats slides/S2_2963.JPG slides/S2_2965.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Lion's mane jellyfish (we had not seen these since the Canadian Maritimes) Lion's mane jellyfish (we had not seen these since the Canadian Maritimes) slides/S2_2965.JPG slides/S2_2994.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Sunset on a misty evening in September Sunset on a misty evening in September slides/S2_2994.JPG slides/S2_3073.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 Windswept and turning cool ... time to head for a warmer Canada Windswept and turning cool ... time to head for a warmer Canada slides/S2_3073.JPG Waves.wmv Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 res/movie.gif Birds.wmv Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 res/movie.gif lock.wmv Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 res/movie.gif Lionsmane.wmv Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:18:08 -0400 Jalbum 8.0 res/movie.gif