Several parts of downtown Helsinki are currently under construction & rather than having plain boards up to block off the building areas, the fine people of Helsinki have turned them into temporary canvases. Here are just a few of the paintings that I came across. Enjoy!
Being one of the most recognizable landmarks, the Helsinki Cathedral stands atop the city overlooking Senate Square, where on any given day, after 10am (at least during the warmer months) you’ll find swarms of tourists as they either flood in from Market Square where the cruise ships have docked or unload from the tour buses … More Helsinki Cathedral
Hewn into solid rock, Temppeliaukio church is a must-stop while in Helsinki. The building doesn’t open until 10am, but at 9:30 tour buses line up and unload dozen after dozen of eager foreigners. Unaware that this was such a popular spot, we hopped on a street car and found the church only because a friend … More Temppeliaukio
The circus has come to town here in Turku, the Future Circus Festival that is. Tonight was the opening event of the week-long circus and it included live music, fire juggling, and a tight rope walker. Fun way to spend a summer evening in Finland!
While walking along the Aurajoki River yesterday, we came across what is referred to as a “modern day Noah’s Ark.” The small boat is covered in taxidermic animals, both inside and out and serves to remind us that we must be aware of nature and how our actions directly affect wild animals well-being. It was … More Noah’s Ark
The Wild Rose 