FinlandSusisaari60°8’32” N 24°59’4” E
August 17, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The Soumenlinna sea fortress, was founded in 1748 and has played a role in the defence of 3 countries - Sweden, Russia and Finland. It was constructed in mid-1700's when Sweden wanted to fortify it'sRead more
FinlandSuomenlinna60°8’46” N 24°59’10” E
August 17, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
These days the fortress serves as a setting for many cultural activities. Many artists and crafts people have studios there, experts in restoration of traditional sailing ships are now basedRead more
FinlandVanhankirkonpuisto60°10’9” N 24°56’27” E
August 17, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
I found a viking themed restaurant!! Harald the Viking restaurant in City Centre shopping plaza.
Waiters were dressed in costume, the decor was very viking and the food and beer presented inRead more
FinlandHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
August 18, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
These things remind me of Mel.
There was a shop in Old Porvoo full of old retro stuff. There was a dress there I nearly bought but didn't, a lady went into the change room before me and I didn't wantRead more
FinlandPorvoonjoki60°23’10” N 25°39’33” E
FinlandPorvoo60°23’33” N 25°41’29” E
August 18, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
In Porvoo I spent a lovely rest time amongst the grass and flowers. Found a bumblebee, heard cicadas but couldn't find them, Harald Milton climbed a tree.
Walking along the tracks I felt I could'veRead more
FinlandHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
August 18, 2017 in Finland ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
I find these signs and instructions hilarious but apparently some people in certain countries don't know how to use a loo properly. Some do actually squat on top of the seat.
In lots of public loosRead more
FinlandHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
August 18, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Simply stunning. The organ pipes playing were a beautiful touch. Every half hour the bell tolled all over town.
It has a rough history being burnt down several times, laid to waste by Danish pirates,Read more
FinlandPorvoo60°23’40” N 25°39’8” E
August 18, 2017 in Finland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Holm House, late 18th centuary merchant's house, second story, in the Old Porvoo section.
FinlandHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
August 18, 2017 in Finland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Finns love their dogs, they walk them everywhere on the leads and even allowed on some carriages of the train.
There is a phenomenon here of the Moomin character in a book. These little critters areRead more
