Day 3 - Another fantastic day.

Today, we had some free time to explore the city and enjoy its culture, food and architecture. With a bit of a sleep-in, we boarded the bus at 11:45 for a short trip to Liesberg Amusement Park. Filled with rides, Christmas markets and tasty food vendors, the group wandered around in the cool Swedish climate. A mini version, so they said, of the London Eye was a favourite of many. 

After Liesberg, we were given the option to watch Finland vs Latvia or tour the city on our own. A good group went to the game, a few wandered around the port area, and a good group did some shopping. All in all, it was a great, less programmed day,

The big excitement from today was the game between Canada and Sweden. The eleven thousand five hundred seat arena was sold out. The crowd was as loud as I have ever experienced at a sporting event, and the game didn't disappoint. Unfortunately, team Camada lost 2-0. Still, what a fantastic experience. We can't wait for the next game. 

Tomorrow, we will travel to Oslo, returning late in the evening. Until then, godnatt!





















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