Last full day in Sweden .

Another very good European breakfast, could get used to this.

Off to Gavle. Why Gavle? In 1875 Daniel Andersson moved from Grangarde to this port city and join the seaman's house (union).
The train trip took about 68 minutes. We got the cheaper commuter train, it stopped t every little town. Did meet an expat Englishman who now lives in a small town/village just outside Uppsala. It was interesting talking to him....he really likes Sweden..has been back to UK, but couldn't wait to get back.
Gavle is a small town right on the coast, it used to be the third busiest port in Sweden (late 1880's-early 1900's). Around 1869 it had a very big fire-burnt down most of the town.

After a small walk of around 1.5 km's we found the information centre-I think the woman manning it was surprised to get visitors. The actual centre was once a petrol station/tire shop. It still has the gas pumps that work-only you need a credit cards.

We were provided a self guided map and notes. Of we went. Unfortunately the museums were closed, even Joe Hill's museum. Now Joe Hill  was born Joel Hagglund in Gavle 1in 1879. In 1902 he moved to the USA and changed his name to Joe Hill. He is known in union circles for his singing songs, writing poems and fighting for workers rights. In 1915 he was convicted of murder (some believe it was a trump up charge) and was executed. Joan Baez wrote and sang a song about him ( I think at Woodstock).

To hear the song google Joe Hill Joan Baez at Woodstock

An old part of town still remains-called Gamla Gefle. Our self guided tour took us through this district.

Overall, we had a good stroll on a warm autumn day, the fall was in full swing. Really enjoyed the day.

Must thank the gentleman who shared his 5 kroner oil to get access to the public toilets (in a shopping mall).

Part of our tour took unto the Gavle Theatre-on the facade they had misspelled Shakespeare and Moliere.

Caught the SJ fast train back to Uppsala -took 45 minutes. Very quick.
so that's it, our last full day in Sweden. Tomorrow we Start our journey back to the Southern Hemisphere and summer.

We have about 7 hours to kill in Uppsala tomorrow, so will focus on Gamla Uppsala and the local sites.