I flew out of JFK on Friday night and landed in Stockholm around 11:45 Saturday morning. I was in the very last row of the plane (42), but at least I was on the aisle. 
I took the train to the Stockholm Centralstation and stored my luggage for the day, since I couldn’t check into my hotel yet. I first grabbed something to eat and saw that the Starbucks in the train station had frozen iced teas that were different flavors, so I decided to try the Strawberry Lime one (it was okay, but I probably wouldn’t get it again) and drink it as I walked over to Gamla Stan, the Old Town.
In Gamla Stan I joined a free walking tour, which lasted about two hours and went in a large loop around the island that the old town sits on. Stockholm is a city made up of several islands all connected by bridges, which makes for pretty waterside views from a lot of the city. After the tour, I walked around a bit more before going to get my luggage and checking into my hotel. Here are some pictures I took while on the tour and walking around:
The hotel that I am staying at is actually very cool and unique. It is made up of two boats, so you get the experience of staying out on the water in a city made of islands and canals. My room is tiny but has little port holes I can open and hear the waves. I think I’ll sleep very well tonight with the rocking of the boat and after the long day of travelling and walking!
And here are some bonus photos I took of the city at sunset!
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