The plan

The first thing set in stone was (and will be) amazing. It's a canal cruise from Stockholm to Gothenburg along the Gota Canal on a restored passenger boat. Luxurious it is not really. Accommodation is in small cabins (think rail sleeper) but it will be memorable. This is what the company says:

"Travel with historic ships in a unique environment

A cruise on one of our canal ships is like journeying into another world. You turn off your mobile phone, leave the stress of everyday life behind, and give yourself a few days of total relaxation with good food, interesting encounters and rewarding conversations.
The Göta Canal is one of the most remarkable waterways in the world and one of the communication links between Sweden's two largest cities.
Whether you travel with M/S Juno, M/S Wilhelm Tham or M/S Diana, each cruise should be an unforgettable event for our guests. Along the route there is so much to see and experience - to us the journey is more important than the destination."


That having been booked, the rest of the journey can now be planned. The trip will last two and a half months.