First day in Sweden. We left Copenhagen this morning and drove to southern Sweden. We crossed the Oresund, the strait between Denmark and Sweden. We went through the underwater tunnel and then the rest of the way we went the bridge that connects the two countries. In Sweden we visited a few of the little towns that Brent’s ancestors lived in prior to their immigration to America. First we went to the town of Glemminge, where Karna Pahrsson Hansson was born (Brent’s 3rd great grandmother). We then went to Tosterup where Hakan Hansson (Brent’s 3rd great grandfather) was born and Karna and Hakan were married. We found the church that records say that Brent’s ancestors would have attended along with a picture of the Tosterup castle that is behind the church. This castle was built in the 15th century. We finished our visits for the day stopping in Tryde where Hakan and Karna lived when they met the missionaries and were baptized members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Two years after joining the church they immigrated to the United States and traveled across the plains in a pioneer handcart company. When they left Sweden Karna was pregnant with Brent’s second great grandfather, John Alfred Hanson. He was born during their trek west on the plains of Nebraska. We are grateful for their faith and endurance. It was a joy to be able to see where their journey started. Tonight we are staying in this beautiful hotel in Lund built in 1899.
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| Glemminge church and cemetery. |
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| Tosterup church. Hakan and Karna Hansson attended this church. |
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| Tosterup castle. |
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| Cute restaurant where we had lunch in Tomelilla. |
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| Church in Tryde. |
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| The Grand Hotel in Lund where we stayed. |
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