Helsinki

Thursday, 24 June 2010 12:30

The boat waited for me at the port.

Boredom, boredom, boredom ... how long can I look at the sea or watch the ferry. Mr. hangover, who accompanied me from the moment of awakening did not allow for a peaceful trip. At least I had nice goodbye party with Tonn especially when it was the last opportunitie to drink beer at normal prices.

Finland ... is a strange country.

All here looks like it was built 10 years ago, okey maybe the 40.

Helsinki - a small town, with low and simple architecture did not thrilled me so much, but in the end I came here not for turistic atractions. The uniqueness of this city lies in its people and the atmosphere which they form. At first glance, introversion, and the Finns know how to have fun. At every turn, you can see people who spend time in pubs, parks or simply on a strip of green land next to the main street of the city. People are well, open, friendly, willing to help and everyone speaks English, which is big improvement for me.

The town is full of green places and surrounded by sea from three sides.

With Heri, my tour guide and coucher :), we movee to the suburbs of the capital.

This is what I saw, struck me on my knees. Just 2 km from the city there are areas that looks like in tourist folder or a fairy tale. Old wooden houses, without the comfort of civilization, placed on small islands, forests, bays and small lakes.

But all what is good ends quickly. Three days in Helsinki and move on. This time, invented by myself, to travel to Turku - Finland's oldest city.

I did not know what it is ”Juhannus” and how much I will not like that name but more on that later.