November 8.

Bitterly cold. Too cold in fact to be taking photos and fiddling with the camera.

A nice sunset.... at 3:30pm!

Venice of the North? Too cold.

The pink building houses a cafe that makes the BEST hot chocolate in Stockholm (served in a HUGE bowl with a dollop of cream).

The basement is the most atmospheric part of the cafe. A vaulted roof and the only light comes from candles.

Gotta keep those cheeks warm.

The winding streets of Gamla Stan (the old town) are great for strolling -- or walking briskly depending on the temperature.

The Royal Opera viewed from the old town.

The Grand Hotel is where the Nobel Laureates stay.

In Kungstradgarden they set up an ice rink where you can rent skates.