City Hall majestically overlooks Lake Malaren, the largest lake in Sweden. Gold leaf tiles adorn the walls of the Golden Hall, the venue of the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

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The Golden Hall can seat some 1000 people which will accommodate the 12 guests that each person who is presented with this prestigious award is allowed to bring. This is a sample of the beautiful china and crystal that is used each December 10th.

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This giant replica of a dala horse stood outside City Hall.

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Stockholm's history starts here in Old Town which still has the character of a medieval city.

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It's narrow lanes follow the same curves along which the seamen of former times carried their goods.

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This is the center of the original city from which the narrow lanes fan out in all directions.

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In one of the narrow lanes is the hidden treasure of Stockholm. Here a miniature statue of a little boy stands signifying the orphans of the city. It is said that rubbing his head will bring luck.

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In front of the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan were three boule courts which were in full use. This is the French version of bocce.

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This is the huge pedestrian shopping street of Stockholm.

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Here in the middle of town on a busy street is this public toilet! I didn't use it so can't tell you anymore about it except that it struck me as strange!

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It is in this hall that many renowned artists perform.

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The open-air market is a wonderful place to see local delicacies.

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This unique fountain served two purposes - it was a pretty fountain and was self-watering for the cut flowers.

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One of our last dinners together.

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I just couldn't resist sharing this light with you. We certainly saw some unique decorating here in Scandinavia.

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Although Shakespeare never visited this area, a friend who came here described Kronborg Castle in enough detail that when he wrote Hamlet he incorporated the design in.

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All together one last time.

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