This is Harald Milton. Harald from Helsinki, a good strong viking name and Milton was a family favourite. I asked for suggestions on social media and got some good suggestions but when he took me out to tea at his place, it had to be "Harald"
We had a good day cruising around, even though he spent most of the day stuffed in a backpack. He enjoyed the toy museum on Suomenlinna island and sat on theRead more
Due to the close ties of Finland and Sweden in the past they basically use both languages. I found the Swedish words to be helpful as Scandinavian words can be similar enough to English to work some things out, also I've been to Scandinavia a couple of times now.
The Finnish language is totally different, you can usually tell if it's a Fin or Swedish word.
When I first got here I heard peopleRead more
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Maree CrawfordHello Margie 💕 yes I am having a fantastic time. Not wanting to leave yet but the cycle adventure in Lithuania starts tomorrow and that's exciting! I'll be back....
Take a look at this spread! One thing I love about Europe is they know and do good bread - brown and seedy! But they don't seem to know about toast, probably don't need to with lovely fresh bread like that.
They also cater for gluten free but I didn't bother with a picture of that.
It's time to get back on the bike - the hips are widening again !
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 want to wait around so I decided "it wasn't meant to be" and walked out.
This shop uses old suitcases and trunks to display goods which I know Mel would love as she does a similar thing with The PurpleRead more
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 in traditional vessels, complete with sword!
Loved it
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've been back in old medieval times walking or on horseback.
There was a place called Castle Hill where these tracks were going around. There's no castle anymore but the moats dug around it are stillRead more
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 Middle Ages, the low small houses, picturesque yards and narrow streets form a historically unique wooden town milieu. The symbols of Porvoo - the red warehouses on the river banks- tell the story of seafaringRead more
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 loos here you have to pay either €1 or 2 for the attendant to open the door for you.
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, bombed in WW2. The oldest part of the greystone dates back to the late 13th century and has had many renovations and additions over the centuries. It became a cathedral in 1723
Services are held onRead more
I went on a 1 1/2 hour canal cruise on a sightseeing boat today. Free with my Helsinki card. Some boats let you hop off on some of the Islands but this one didn't. It had a commentary though which was good to get the history of them.
People live there and commute by boat to Helsinki, it doesn't take long as they're only just off the coast.
Suomenlinna is the biggest and most interesting one as itRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
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Hi Maree! Great photos & enjoying your blog. Love Harald too! Looks like nice weather for you too. Keep posting. ps our are messages private or will they be shared? Lv Suze xx
Hi Suze, glad your enjoying my travels with me. This is set to public so your comments can be seen by anyone who jumps on these pages. Just sitting down amongst the wildflowers (or weeds?) for a rest and a drink.