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Muzzled Magnum in Malmo

This oversized Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver with a knotted barrel standing outside Malmö Central Station is a sculpture by the Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd.  He created this large bronze piece, […]

Leaving Malmo

From Malmo Station there are plentiful trains across the 16km long Øresund Bridge to Copenhagen Airport and Copenhagen Central Station. To occupy you during your short wait for a train, they project […]

Views from the Gondolen

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 95 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting […]

Gondolen Overhead

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 94 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own images with […]
Gondolen Overhead

Three Crowns in Stockholm

Three Crowns (Tre Kronor) are a national emblem of Sweden, depicted in the Swedish Coat of Arms in the form of three gilded coronets ordered two above and one below with a blue background.  They […]

Jolly Old Troll

This happy old soul is the sort of troll you don’t mind meeting on a blog! Linked to Odd Ball,  Ruby Tuesday and Good Fences. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 31 May 2015

Trains, Planes and Automobiles

The first half of this year has been my busiest ever period for travel.  The trips have been a combination of work and pleasure; because I’m only working part-time at the moment, […]

Shadows in Gamla Stan

In picturesque Gamla Stan the Old City of Stockholm, even the shadows are beautiful. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 24 May 2015      

Reflections and Souvenirs

A small piece of Stockholm is reflected in this image of the English seaside. If you fancy seeing the Martin Parr works for real, the Souvenir exhibition is on until […]

Elitloppet in Sweden

Harness Racing, specifically trotting, is a very popular sport in Sweden.  It is a year round event, taking place even at very high latitudes during the winter. The top Standardbred mile race, […]

Unusual Perspective on Riddarholmen

Riddarholmen  is a tiny islet that forms part of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town. It is a short walk from Gamla Stan T-bana, but is much quiter than the main island of Gamla Stan. […]