July 18th: Vadsbro
We packed up from the partially restored farmhouse to be driven to Peter's friend's house. It is an entire 3 storied, brick railway station built in 1912. A magnificent building desperately in need of restoration. We wandered through the grounds where about 20 cars, boats and a motorhome lie awaiting restoration. Apparently a further collection is housed inside. At least they are housed out of the elements.
Peter was driven the 120kms south to the Skavsta Airport by his friend  in a Suzuki sportscar which is in running order. It was delightful to see these two old petrol heads zooming off together just as they did in their 20s. Lawrence and I followed at a safe distance.

The motivation for this trip was to visit the Skavsta aviation museum which was the photo reconnaissance of the Swedish airforce from 1940 - 1980. Peter was invited to fly in the Saab Viggen simulator around the local area. All aviation commands are in English so no interpretation was needed much to his relief. The guides in the museum were thrilled to have an aviator from NZ so were anxious to show him the 8 exhibits on display plus a video with English commentary. Yet another source of fascination for Peter.

Mid afternoon was time for the two friends to say Goodbye. We have had such memorable experiences during this week. On the drive back to Stockholm,Lawrence took us to see the apartment block he is hoping to buy into so that he can open a new chapter of his life as an independent adult.

To celebrate the end of a very successful trip, we took Lawrence to his favourite restaurant to have his favourite meal plus a new discovery of fried camembert and the much prized Cloudberry sauce which he found himself sharing with me. Because I'm worth it.