Today we woke up to rain and the rain continued nearly all day. After cereal we took a short walk to find an ATM to get some Kroner out. Then we returned to the hostel, packed up and asked the chap at reception what he advised we see and where to park. We drove to the old part of town right next to the river. From there we caught a ferry to a place where there are several museums. The one we were aiming for was the Vassa museum. This is a 64 gunned ship that sunk on its maiden voyage in 1628 (I think). The ship was recovered in the late 1960 - early 70's and a museum built around it. The boys were quite interested and the displays were done very well. From there we caught the next ferry back because our parking ticket had expired.
We would have stopped to walk through the old town but as it was cold and wet we got in the car and drove South to the Swedish Imp Club contact, Lars Hagermark's house. We took a look at the Caledonian that he bought from Ireland and talked about engines and all things Imp before having some lunch and coffee.
We set off Southwards again around 3:30PM. It was raining and visibility was poor. We were all cold so the boys wrapped themselves up in sleeping bags and after a while slept. It was a long drive down to Jonkoping. We stopped about 80km short for some food and to book accommodation. I chose poorly and we have rented a rather overpriced cabin beside a lake. Its small, has four bunks, no sink or toilet and needs to be cleaned in the morning to get a deposit back. I should have braved it and camped.
Tomorrow we will probably press on to Copenhagen.
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