Our last day was devoted to a boat trip and just hanging around, shopping and doing any last things we felt we had missed or wanted to return to. There are many companies which provide boat trips of various lengths, most of them leave from opposite the Grand Hotel ( go have a peek inside, it is listed in the book "1000 things to do before you die") boats depart from Strömkajen and Strandvägen in the centre of town. Although all guide books and sites rave about the archipelago and say you have to go on an extended boat trip, we chose the shorter version, firstly because of the weather and season, and secondly because from the boat it all seemed like much of a muchness.
The tickets can be booked on the spot. You may choose to take the day and go on the hour long journey run by Waxholmsbolaget to an island like Vaxholm, where you can get off and wander around. Alternatively there are boats that allow you to "island hop", or a boat with the price of a meal included. Some trips are also free or discounted with a Stockholm card. We were on a one hour Winter Boat Tour that did not stop along the way, but which provided reindeer skins to cover ourselves with and had a kiosk that sold beer, soup, a little food and Glogg - hot muled wine - delicious! There was also a running commentary, telling of the islands and landmarks we passed along the way. Cost:180SEK.
In the evening we decided to go to the Casino Cosmopolitan. A little snooty but most casinos outside on America are. A good laugh, and pleasant way to end the trip. In the next blog I will summarize with a blow by blow itinerary and list of costs, and tips.
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