Our canal excursion boat "Sandon" on the trip from Karlsborg to Toreboda August 2, 2009.
Huge water tower in the city of Orebro.
Beautiful home and yard along canal route to Toreboda.
Vicky standing on the lock at Tatorp. It has a hand crank to open and close the lock.
Another lock enroute to Toreboda. The Gota Canal was begun in 1810 and completed in September 1832 with the effort of over 58,000 workers. Parts of the canal are still used to transport cargo, but it is now primarily used as a tourist and recreational attraction. About 2 million people visit the canal each year.
Marina and resort along Vattern Lake
Karlsborg Fortress is situated on the Vannas peninsula in Karlsborg by Lake Vattern. The intent of the central defense idea ( it is located in the center of Sweden), was that the royal house, Swedish government, Riksdag and central command functions would, in the event of an attack against the kingdom, pull back and ensconce themselves in this fortress in the middle of the country. Even the gold reserved of the central bank of Sweden was to be safeguarded in the fortress in times of trouble. The fortress is one of Northern Europe's largest buildings. The fortress construction began in 1819 and was completed in 1909.
Rex and Vicky on the Gota Canal trip.
Huge Lake Vattern in the background, with crystal clear water.
Our group on the mound that surrounds the fortress in Karlsborg: L to R: Bruno Klarin, Anna and Rex Dahl, Dale Ensign, Connie Peterson, Inger Hoglund, Elaine Ensign, Carol and Willard Malmstrom, Rex, David Peterson, Pres. Bengt Hoglund.
Pres. Bengt and Sister Inger Hoglund singing along to some lovely Swedish songs.
Neal Baker, professional musician from Goteborg who plays many instruments well. He writes and composes his own music. We had such fun singing along to his lively tunes.
Our canal excursion boat "Sandon" on the trip from Karlsborg to Toreboda August 2, 2009.
Huge water tower in the city of Orebro.
Beautiful home and yard along canal route to Toreboda.
Vicky standing on the lock at Tatorp. It has a hand crank to open and close the lock.
Another lock enroute to Toreboda. The Gota Canal was begun in 1810 and completed in September 1832 with the effort of over 58,000 workers. Parts of the canal are still used to transport cargo, but it is now primarily used as a tourist and recreational attraction. About 2 million people visit the canal each year.
Marina and resort along Vattern Lake
Karlsborg Fortress is situated on the Vannas peninsula in Karlsborg by Lake Vattern. The intent of the central defense idea ( it is located in the center of Sweden), was that the royal house, Swedish government, Riksdag and central command functions would, in the event of an attack against the kingdom, pull back and ensconce themselves in this fortress in the middle of the country. Even the gold reserved of the central bank of Sweden was to be safeguarded in the fortress in times of trouble. The fortress is one of Northern Europe's largest buildings. The fortress construction began in 1819 and was completed in 1909. 
Rex and Vicky on the Gota Canal trip.
Huge Lake Vattern in the background, with crystal clear water. 
Our group on the mound that surrounds the fortress in Karlsborg: L to R: Bruno Klarin, Anna and Rex Dahl, Dale Ensign, Connie Peterson, Inger Hoglund, Elaine Ensign, Carol and Willard Malmstrom, Rex, David Peterson, Pres. Bengt Hoglund.
Pres. Bengt and Sister Inger Hoglund singing along to some lovely Swedish songs.
Neal Baker, professional musician from Goteborg who plays many instruments well. He writes and composes his own music. We had such fun singing along to his lively tunes.
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