When we first arrived there was a market outside of the train station(one of the most majestic, harry potter places ever)
Here I tried
- Horse (when in rome... I only had a bite)
- these fried minnow looking things
- garlic leaf things (made me gag)
- cheese... tons and tons
- sausage from Belgium and eastern Europe
- ginger beer (soda, no D breaking ;)
- strawberry ice cream
- sauces
and much much more...
Then we walked across Helsinki and I was able to see the city.
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| Cafes are everywhere (the girls at home would love it) |
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| You always heard music |
Then came the ferry to take to the island. They travel in 20 min. increments.
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| The smells and the sounds are something from a book. Not to mention the sight |
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| The colors!
We arrived to the island and went exploring the catacombs. Then we went and had a picnic on the large rocks which surround the island. The sail boats and the seagulls were a sight to be seen. The water was so blue. After a good meal of bread and sausages from the market earlier we went for a swim in the salt water!! The difference between Lake Erie was wayyy greater that I would have ever guessed. It was so refreshing.
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| I found an art gallery in one of the buildings |
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| Me, enjoying the view. I have never been more relaxed |
When we arrived back in Helsinki, they took me to see Senate square.
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| view from above the stairs from hell The experience here has been more than perfect. |
