FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiSuomenlinnaSusisaari60°8’32” N 24°59’4” E
17 augustus 2017, 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'sMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiSuomenlinna60°8’46” N 24°59’10” E
17 augustus 2017, 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 basedMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiKaartinkaupunkiVanhankirkonpuisto60°10’9” N 24°56’27” E
17 augustus 2017, 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 inMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiKaisaniemiHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
18 augustus 2017, 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 wantMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaPorvooPorvoonjoki60°23’10” N 25°39’33” E
18 augustus 2017, Finland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Porvoo is about 50 km east of Helsinki, a very pleasant bus ride.
"Idyllic town with it's well preserved wooden houses and picturesque cobble-stoned streets. The city's town plan is from the MiddleMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaPorvoo60°23’33” N 25°41’29” E
18 augustus 2017, 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'veMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiKaisaniemiHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
18 augustus 2017, 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 loosMeer informatie
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiKaisaniemiHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
18 augustus 2017, 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,Meer informatie
FinlandUusimaaPorvoo60°23’40” N 25°39’8” E
18 augustus 2017, Finland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Holm House, late 18th centuary merchant's house, second story, in the Old Porvoo section.
FinlandUusimaaHelsinkiKaisaniemiHelsinki Central Railway Station60°10’15” N 24°56’15” E
18 augustus 2017, 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 areMeer informatie
