Arrived in Helsinki. We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into - we thought that England was cold but Helsinki has put us straight! We spent our 8hr stopover walking around the city centre looking at the sights. First up was the Lutheran Cathedral (Big white church), then the Ministry of Finance pictured with Simon where he spent several meetings financing Council Housing projects in Finland. We got so cold (-2 C) that we had to dash inside and warm our cockles with 'Gloggi' aka mulled wine with almonds and sultanas to you and me.
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Roisin & Jane squinting in front of the Lutheran Cathedral (counted 52 steps) |
The view over the main square |
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Simon in front of the Ministry of Finance |
Walking Abbey Road style across to Helsinki Quay and the Orthodox Cathedral |
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Love Locked |
LLLUUUUVVV - YUK! Had the bolt cutters ready :) |
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Looking happy but actually freezing in the Quay wind
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Helsinki's famous carnival ride
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It's Christmas Time!!
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First Finnish sunset. Enjoying the cobblestones. |
Jane getting into the chrissie spirit
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