Mama Mia, it's Stockholm!

Season 1, Episode 5

Wrapping up our Italy excursion, we had somewhat strange routing to get back home due to seat availability.  The good news is, that included an overnight in a great city:  Stockholm.

We've enjoyed a proper holiday before in Stockholm, and also periodically get there for business.  Summer by far is the best time to visit!  The extended daylight and refreshing temperatures make it absolutely enjoyable to enjoy beverages outside.

View of Gamla Stan from atop Gondolen restaurant

We made the trek into Stockholm from Arlanda airport to meet some friends for happy hour.    The Arlanda Express is the most convenient way to get to central Stockholm, with the express train ride taking just 20 minutes.  Quite a bit cheaper than a taxi as well.

The weather was spectacular, so one of our stops was up to the Gondolen restaurant in Slussen, just across from Gamla Stan.  During the summer the outside rooftop bar is open, though the restaurant itself also has a bar.   Drinks are not cheap (but hey, they aren't cheap in general in Stockholm), but the view is incredible.  It's worth visiting at least once to enjoy the great view.

The next morning we departed Stockholm to head home to the US, the first time flying transatlantic on SAS (Scandinavian Airlines).  It was a nice Airbus A330-300, though the business class seats and entertainment system could use a refresh to keep up with the other airlines.

I've traveled way too many miles and airlines around the world, but having windows to the outside in the lavatory was a new one for me!   (I don't make a habit of photos of lavatories, but just couldn't resist).

Windows in the SAS A330-300 lavatory!

Nice business class snack station on the SAS A330-300

 Enjoyed an extended happy hour on the long flight!   Skål !!