Train-life, Europe '22 | FindPenguins

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Resenär Train-life, Europe '22
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- 7 juli 2022 10:54
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Höjd över havet: 104 m
- Ungern Budapest Kelenföld Kelenföld station 47.465201, 19.02100647°27’55” N 19°1’16” E
Dag 20
Thermal baths and on the tracks again.
7 juli 2022, Ungern ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
There are so many amazingly crafted buildings in Budapest! (More than in the other cities I have been in, it seems?) The filigree- style metalwork shows fantastic creativity and skill, and the various styles of architecture are inspiring.
The Buda Tower is a church tower which did not fall despite the rest of the building being downed in bomb attacks.

I had to take advantage of the Thermal springs in Budapest (it was an aim of the entire journey, to swim in thermal water) and this was special time. Masses of people,wonderful water of different temperatures, and a hearty Hungarian stew with wine for lunch.

I got my hair cut, well, in the evening, and packed bags for an early start. Poland ahead!Läs mer
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- 8 juli 2022 17:36
- 🌧 17 °C
- Höjd över havet: 229 m
- Polen Województwo Małopolskie Kraków Stare Miasto Krakow Old Town 50.061207, 19.94228250°3’40” N 19°56’32” E
Dag 21
Wet, wonderful Krakov
8 juli 2022, Polen ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
After the amazing warm, fun day at the baths in Budapest, I had quite the challenge to get trains / transport to Krakow. Wrong times (and station!) on the train app, and very full train from Vienna meant I could not travel there, so I took a Flix bus from Vienna to Krakow. The bus got stuck in bad traffic near Brno, and the bus got in so late!
But I found my hostel and have a cozy little spot.
Today I have been wandering around Krakow, but crazy rain storms made it impossible to be out, so I eventually just came back to the hostel.
I have a ticket to a concert tonight and don't want to miss that!Läs mer
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- 12 juli 2022 10:48
- 🌧 15 °C
- Höjd över havet: 112 m
- Litauen Marijampolė County Kalvarijos sen.Kalvarija 54.411866, 23.22466154°24’43” N 23°13’29” E
Dag 25
Leaving Poland
12 juli 2022, Litauen ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
After exploring the history of Krakow in the last 90 or so years -Schindler's museum, Pomerskli street, and some of the synagogues and Remuh cemetry (where a long wall is built with old gravestones); also hearing the busy night life in the Old Town; I headed east.
My last train ride for this trip was between Warsaw and Suwalki.
Now I use buses and ferries to travel. Today I head to Vilnius. It is exciting to think of seeing these places that we know so little about!Läs mer
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- 13 juli 2022 23:14
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Höjd över havet: 106 m
- Litauen Vilnius Senamiestis University of Vilnius 54.684701, 25.29080754°41’5” N 25°17’27” E
Dag 26
Vilnius, you beauty!
13 juli 2022, Litauen ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
There is a massive amount to explore and marvel at in this beautiful city.
It feels very green, with many parks and forests, even within the city space.
Perhaps because of its heavy oppression within the last century, the city seems very accepting of others (the greatest support for Ukraine I have seen so far).
There are several Orthodox churches, as well as the array of Catholic churches.

A visit to the Museum of Occupations (the old KGB headquarters) was informative and moving. The whole point was to keep the USSR apart from the rest of the world, so we heard do little when I was young.
There is a lot of interesting art, and quirky responses to control (like the independent colony of Uzupis).
This is a country worth revisiting!Läs mer
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Resenär There is so much that you can relate to us about your experiences and observations!
2022-07-14Svara
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- 16 juli 2022 19:27
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 16 m
- Lettland Riga 56.94705, 24.11052456°56’49” N 24°6’38” E
Dag 29
Riga, rain and finding out more.
16 juli 2022, Lettland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The rain made a difference to exploring around: bursts of rain came down hard, and my shoes, socks and feet were like sponges!
I walked around in the Central Market- wonderful colours and variety- then on to a Jewish memorial museum.
I took the evening easier as my feet were aching.
My second day in Riga took me to the KGB museum (ultra-dramatic guide!) And the weather looked like it was holding steady, so I went to the beach. Jurmala is a short train ride from the city, and it was super to walk in sea water, hear the waves, and walk on soft sand.
I found a pub playing the rugby (SA vs Wales). Go Bokke!Läs mer
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- 19 juli 2022 00:06
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Höjd över havet: 21 m
- Estland Harjumaa Kesklinna linnaosa Toompea 59.4391, 24.74512359°26’21” N 24°44’42” E
Dag 32
Tallinn treats for the eyes
19 juli 2022, Estland ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Truly chilly temperatures yesterday and lovely sunshine today made for carpet in picture lighting.
The castle walls surrounding the Old Town are among the most complete I have seen, and these add wonderful touches of antiquity everywhere.
The most interactional hostel roomies made the stay here memorable!Läs mer
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Resenär My memories of visiting Tallinn are refreshed through your experiences. There’s always more to see and do! You’re having wonderful experiences.
2022-07-19Svara
Resenär Yes, there are so many things still to experience! It makes life exciting.
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Resenär Train-life, Europe '22
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- 20 juli 2022 14:01
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Höjd över havet: 14 m
- Finland Uusimaa Helsinki Kaisaniemi Helsinki Central Railway Station 60.169386, 24.940860°10’10” N 24°56’27” E
Dag 33
Finally, it's Finland!
20 juli 2022, Finland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
I traveled backwards and forwards between Tallinn and Helsinki a few times, as the cheapest bed I could get was on a ferry. It was special to have my own little bit of space after sharing with others - although the sharing has been good too!
I wanted to capture the essence of churches on this last day of my trip; the enormous Central Lutheran church (which seemed like a monument to man's achievements), the lovely German Lutheran church: an organ practise was happening as I mused about the beautiful stained windows; the enormous Orthodox Church which draws many tourists... and the peculiar Kamppi church: built like an ark, a place of quiet in the mad rush around the city.
I enjoyed walking along both the Esplenade (beautiful gardens) and along harbour moorings.
And now the last night on the ferry to Stockholm awaits!Läs mer
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- 22 juli 2022 19:09
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Höjd över havet: 335 m
- Sverige Västerbottens län Vilhelmina Baksjön 64.637072, 16.66441964°38’13” N 16°39’52” E
Dag 35
Back in my space
22 juli 2022, Sverige ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
What a fantastic ending to a remarkable journey.
Welcomed by special ones as a surprise at our little airport, after a peaceful last night at sea, it is back to reality of normal life.

Beautiful flowers, lakes and forests to enjoy; studies to complete over the summer, and people to catch up with.

Thank you for joining on this trip - it was lovely to share this with you.Läs mer
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