Travelday to Helsinki

We arrived at the port in Stockholm around 14:00 — enough time for me to get to Arlanda Airport and catch my flight. I can’t be on a ferry for 16 hours and sleep there, so I booked a flight and an extra hotel night instead.

I’m also looking forward to going to Helsinki and having a bit of alone time. But first stop: the Moomin store!

My god, it felt like coming home. Around 8, I was checked in at Scandic Kallio, in my old neighborhood. After a quick shower, I went out to find some food — McDonald’s it was. I called Mama and Leon, and afterward I went to Majava Baari, my favorite metal bar, for a lonkero. I really enjoyed myself — lots of nostalgia.

I went back to the hotel on time, watched a series, and set my alarm for breakfast and a quick thirst run before show day.Read more