Arrived in Helsinki at 10 AM. This is the only port where the ship’s
shuttle service is worthwhile. We toured the town on our own
following Rick Steves walking tour in most cases. Started out at
Stockmanns (department store) which is equivalent to London’s
Harrods). We use hotels and department stores for clean restrooms.
Next we walked to the Temppeliauko Church (Church in the Rock) then
went through a small local museum before visiting Uspenski and
Lutheran Cathedrals, Senate Square, Market Square (outdoor flea
market), the Esplanade where there was an outdoor concert in
progress. Since we were ready for a rest, we went to the library
near the train station for free internet access. The library and
post office were in the same building. Took the shuttle back to the
ship for our 6 PM departure. Had a light snack and tea, rested a
little then off to dinner and a somewhat early bedtime since we had
to be ready for our early St. Petersburg tour the next day.
Visiting Helsinki
Friday, May 23, 2008
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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