31 May, 2015
Our Russian Explore tour was over so "moving right along" we flew to Helsinki in Finland where it was much colder than it had been in St Petersburg. So it was out with the winter woolies and rain gear as we were having a few showers. Fortunately, we made it to our accommodation without getting wet.
Our Russian Explore tour was over so "moving right along" we flew to Helsinki in Finland where it was much colder than it had been in St Petersburg. So it was out with the winter woolies and rain gear as we were having a few showers. Fortunately, we made it to our accommodation without getting wet.
After settling in to our tiny crammed but excellent self catering unit we were "off and running" on the tourist trail. Even though it was a tad cold and overcast most of our time in Helsinki being the "troopers" we are we just carried on our sight seeing anyhow! Over the next 5 days we walked to all the major tourist attractions and went on a ferry ride to some of the islands including Suomenlinna, the Sea Fortress. We also visited the Open Air Museum and the medieval city of Porvoo (refer to other Posts).
Helsinki was founded on a fishing village and harbour and is very close to Stockholm, St Petersburg and Tallinn in Estonia. It has been the capital of Finland since 1812. Today Helsinki is very cosmopolition but also compact so it is easy to explore on foot. The older areas have cobbled streets that are killing on the feet but it also has beautiful parks,gardens and squares. It is a wonderful city to spend time in in Spring and early summer but I'm not sure about winter!
Helsinki was founded on a fishing village and harbour and is very close to Stockholm, St Petersburg and Tallinn in Estonia. It has been the capital of Finland since 1812. Today Helsinki is very cosmopolition but also compact so it is easy to explore on foot. The older areas have cobbled streets that are killing on the feet but it also has beautiful parks,gardens and squares. It is a wonderful city to spend time in in Spring and early summer but I'm not sure about winter!
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| Had to Laugh at this morning greeting! |
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| Another laugh at the pigeon on the statues head. |
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| In the beautiful park. |
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Around the harbour Harbourside Market |
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| Senate Square Cathedral |
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Another Love Lock Bridge |
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This Organ in the Cathedral was just beautiful. |
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| Changing of the Guard |
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| Fran can't resist from taking photos of flowers! |
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