This is me!
Finally made it off the ship in Helsinki, Finland. Honestly, I was a bit underwhelmed by what it had to offer a tourist on foot. There just wasn't much there. I managed to see a few cool buildings and get a delicious lunch with my friend, Iain (he's from Scottland, and apprently they like to add extra Is to their words).
Church on the rock. Very pretty - I am not sure why my picture came out so dark.
An amazing cathedral - looking up at it - see how small the people are?
Statue in front of the cathedral at the bottom of the stairs.
A really cool street shot downhill at a very straight street. It just looks so much nicer than anything in the US.
Candleabra/prayer thing inside the cathedral. You weren't allowed to take pictures so this is the only one I snapped. However, in the back balcony was the most beautiful set of organ pipes I had ever seen. If I ever go back I will make that my one sneaky tourist photo. I was embarrassing Iain.
This picture is for my mom. :)
The train station clock tower. It was HUUUUUGE.
Downtown Helsinki train station main terminal.
Funny statues flanking the main terminal entrance at the train station.
Iain and I ended up going to a Mexican restaurant and I had amazing fajitas. It's a bit dangerous because I never really grasp how much money I am spending when I am out at port. I have four different currencies in my wallet, and can never understand receipts when I get them. I also get this distinct feeling like I will get stuck with a lot of weird currencies in my wallet after I leave the mediterranean in December.
Me on my way out for work tonight. I thought I would throw in another pic just for Bri Guy. <3
