Rest day in Nyköping

Well, when we say 'rest day', it usually means we stay 'in port', but it also often means that we have lots to do! So also today:

We started doing some admin and other work for Lyn's business. Have to keep that going!
Then to 'Nyköpingshus', the castle in town. A medieval caste (originally), with a history very similar to other Baltic castles we have seen: started as a fortification to protect trade routes, was 'modernised' in Renaissance style when the King took it over, got destroyed in a couple of city fires (which were common in those days) and only partially restored thereafter.
The Nyköpingshus has a very nice museum in the 'Kings Tower'.





In the afternoon, we had a guided city walk. This was in English, which is unusual, well done Nyköping! You can learn a lot in a 45 minute guided walk.

Here are a few pictures, one of houses of well-to-do merchants and one of the houses of the poorer classes.









The latter are still based on medieval design, with the gable facing the street. We find them more attractive than the 'upmarket' house. And they are very fashionable these days!

In the late afternoon, there was the weekly 'old car gathering' at the harbour. Throughout the summer there is a different theme each week. This week it was 'open cars'. There were about 300 cars, some of course nicer than others. We especially liked this Morgan, which may have been influenced by the custom leather suitcase on the back.





The event was supported by a bag pipe 'ensemble':





Tomorrow morning, Greg and Sean will join us. We'll let you know about our plans after that.