A group of us went to Gränna, a town about an hour north of us on the lake. We live at the southern end of the lake Vattern, one of the longest lakes in Sweden. Visingsö is an island in the middle of the Vattern which is directly across from Gränna. Legend has it that a troll wishing to cross the Vattern couldn't quite make it in one step, so he created Visingsö by putting clods of dirt in the middle of the lake until an island was formed. Then he was able to pass. My great-great grandmother was born just outside of Gränna!
Gränna is famous for its peppermint candy. When you go into a lot of the stores, you can actually see them making it!
A medieval church on Visingsö.
Cecile and Kate.
Laura, me, and Miri.
In the candy store.
Yum.
The whole gang on the bus to Gränna.
I'm sorry, but I really liked this dog! He was on the ferry next to me heading out to Visingsö. I named him Alfred.
This is a door in the fortress wall. It reminded me a bit of Alice in Wonderland, but I'm not entirely sure why.
Miri, Kate and Cecile.
Castle ruins on Visingsö.
1 comment:
i was at the oregon coast and saw them making peppermint candy the same way! so awesome.
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