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Early start for a completely different reason - had to get the car back by 12 (75 miles wasn't too challenging really) Still - got to breakie before anyone else - very stodgy porridge today. Packed last night so had time for a final walk to the town beach & quay. Back to check out & was asked about the dodgy smell in the toilet (not of my making) It had been mentioned & investigated - not rectified so they knocked off 10% While in Hanko I got an email from the Helsinki hotel refunding us 50€ for the heating problems. Finland's still eye wateringly expensive but this has softened blow. Drive back was uneventful, which is good. Filling up was a little more challenging - had to authorise your card at a separate card reader prior to filling up - had to go in & ask for guidance. As for Hertz - getting into the car park was ok, getting out not so much. Ended up taking a most circuitous route. By the time we got back someone else was on duty. All along the plan was to take in Uspenski Russian Orthodox Cathedral. The contrast with everything else we've seen was marked - amazingly ornate, artefacts everywhere and much smaller than expected. That done - loose end for a few hours. Decided to scout out tram links to the port & then head out to Finlandia Hall - Finland's version of the Sydney Opera House. Couldn't find our way in - didn't help that we tried to get in the back. Not much - other than some kitsch chairs that were ridiculously comfy. Curious about another building that seemed to be attracting attention - turned out it was the library. There was music, radio & tv being broadcast. Inside it was a hive of activity - rows of 3d printers, microscopes, computers, performance areas, games to rent, footballs and basketballs - you name it. Shows what can be done if there is the will & funding. They clearly value learning & fund it accordingly - not everything is about profit! Took in a final ice cream at the Esplanedi park & then off to the port.Read more