Only two ports left and perhaps a bit of fatigue – but the best sight of Gothenburg was this great fortress on the way in!!

Please don’t fire up those cannons on the left;-)

After a walk up the Avenyn – billed as the loveliest (?) and busiest (definitely) street in Gothenburg – the Gotaplatsen (billed as the square which is the cultural hub of Gothenburg) was in front of us. This square is flanked by the Gothenburg’s Konstmuseum, the concert hall and the municipal theater. Perhaps too many OLD city centers had been on the agenda – but this was a snooze;-(.

So – we did what is always done when nothing else appeals – looked for a place to lunch. It was noticed that every restaurant and sidewalk cafe up the Avenyn had been filled with ‘sports fans’ with their jerseys on. Finding the Stage Door restaurant just off the Gotaplatsen – the same was true here. LOTS of sports fans. It was learned that this particular Saturday was the opening hockey game of the season. AND, the Gothenburg Indians (???) were playing their arch rivals from Stockholm. Imagine the ferver for hockey – as we WERE in Sweden!! And – the Indians so reminded E of Gramps’ favorite Cleveland Indians (although a different sport). Even as Americans, we joined right in the anticipation and celebration – –

Go Indians!!

There was ONE afternoon without an excursion, which gave time for a cooking class. It will come as no surprise to most that we opted for an Italian class cooking pasta. After three wonderful dishes, including the making of fresh pasta, we waddled out of the class;-). Just a note – we have these recipes and would love to prepare them for anyone interested!! (Side note – our instructing Chef worked for Julia Child for 16 years as her Executive Assistant.)

This sauce included mushrooms, cream and spicy sausage;-). (AND a little wine!)

Chef was supervising my fettuccine.

Another great couple of days. Only one day in port left.

A VERY full E & G;-)