On Sunday, we ventured out of Stockholm. It was relatively easy to get out into the wilderness. We just took our first bus trip southeast of Stockholm to Hellasgården. It was a quick ride, and since I haven’t taken a bus since our days in San Francisco, I was impressed with our ride:
Hellasgården was like our old boy scout camp on the lake. It is a rustic park with swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boards. It was an absolutely gorgeous setting:
After we found a good spot, and finished our negotiations with the Cinnamon Sticks, we enjoyed some swimming. It was cold at first, but we enjoyed it since it was a very warm day.
Afterwards, we enjoyed warming up in the sun.
We also enjoyed some canoeing.
There was a little island in the middle of the lake that the girls enjoyed exploring. Here they are awaiting pickup:
Unlike my old boy scout camp, this park has a fantastic restaurant! Colleen had a wonderful salad and Quinn got meatballs:
I, of course, had a cinnamon bun…
We followed it up with some “lunch desert”:
It was really relaxing just to enjoy the scenery.
And to top it all off, we enjoyed a rousing game of miniature golf. Turns out Mrs. Cinnamon Bun is a semi-professional mini golfer and she smoke yours truly. A good time was had by all:
Hellasgården, we will certainly be back:
To be continued…
So nice to see you all looking so well and happy!
Lovely, Brian. I get to follow Colleen this way since I do not do social media! I envy your spontaneity and willingness to uproot. So not like us! Your family looks amazing and happy! I love your posts on your adventures as a family!
FYI: we have ziplines in Danville. I used to get on with the kids. I have always thought of the liability and thought it wasn't allowed in the US in public parks!!
Lauren