Castle Brahehus

Ruins of the 16th century castle Brahehus near Granna. On Friday we drove to the nearby town of Granna for an outdoor dinner at a secluded pub and a visit to the castle and harbour.

Return to Port

We arrived back in Jonkoping as the sun set after a great evening.

Eating Again! This Time on a Boat.

Eating dinner with the Europe gang for the last time on board the M/S Nya Skärgården. It was a great evening for a three hour cruise on Lake Vättern. 

Sofiakyrkan

The Sofia Church in downtown Jonkoping was built in 1888. 

Jonkoping, Sweden

Jonkoping is a large metropolitan area in the Southern half of Sweden. It wraps around one end of the second largest lake in Sweden, Lake Vättern. Arrived in Sweden on Monday. 

Zapopan, Mexico

The entry to the town of Zapopan is through this elaborate arch with spectacular fountain. Inside is a large pedestrian plaza with shopping, bars and restaurants and the basilica. 

Church of Saint Peter the Apostle, Zapopan

This beautiful church was built in the 1600s. It is located just off the main plaza in Zapopan in sight of the Basilica.

The Basilica at Zapopan

On Thursday, Sam and Carlos took me to visit Zapopan, another suburb of Guadalajara. The centerpiece of the city is the huge square with the Basilica at the far end. This church is dedicated to Our Lady of Zapopan.

Paco's in Tlaquepaque

Carlos showed Edson and I the sights and sounds of Tlaquepaque. The enormous drink in front of us is called Cazuela. It's a punchbowl-sized dish of citrus juices with lots of slices of fruit into which you pour the large shot of tequila you see beside it. Very refreshing after sightseeing! Then we ate a truly outstanding meal featuring pasoli. To call it 'soup' would be an understatement. It's heaping with vegetables and shredded chicken. Delicious! We're in the largest cantina in Mexico, and we're just on the edge of a huge interior courtyard. Strolling mariachis provide the entertainment. 

Church of San Pedro, Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Tlaquepaque is a beautiful suburb of Guadalajara. Fine handcrafted works from all over Mexico can be found in the shops here. Here we see the Church of Saint Peter with its bronze statue of Pope John Paul II.