Maybe it's the gray and unimpressive buildings, or the low key way the people dress and act, or maybe it was just the chilly air of spring blowing on the semi-empty, 'socialist' looking like, streets of the city on that Saturday morning when our ship reached the Helsinki harbour. Whatever it was, I just felt sad and melancholic.
This was my first trip on water over such long a distance and I must say that it was quite a nice experience. I was surprised to see how much people enjoy making these trips and how comfortable it actually feels when compared to my initial beliefs.
And also I was quite puzzled to find out in the end that people coming on these trips most likely do it for the cheaper alcohol; there's a tax free store on board.
And that is a winning argument for any nordic country resident, considering the high tax on alcohol in Norway, Sweden and Finland.
I only had one day to fall in love with Helsinki and I must confess that had it not been for Suomenlinna I don't think I would consider going back.
It's a nice little town that does not leave a big impression on a visitor, unless that visitor comes from a smaller town and it's their first trip away from their home.
It may sound dissapointing, but that was my impression of it.
Photos are below:
(A Finn told us that the impressive dome building has little to boast with on the inside...I agree)
(The beautiful Suomenlinna fortress.)
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