This past weekend we boarded the Turku-Helsinki Express bus and headed East to Finland’s capital. For the majority of the way we followed King’s Road, which was a gorgeous drive through the countryside and rolling hills of Southern Finland. Like I mentioned earlier, we stayed in Hotel Katajanokka, which is a refurbished prison. It was … More Helsinki
We’ve been in Helsinki for the past few days and we absolutely LOVE it! There’s a bus that leaves 50 feet from our apartment and follows King’s Road (which is a gorgeous drive) and arrives in Helsinki about 2 hours later. We’re staying on Katajanokka Island at the Hotel Katajanokka, which is a refurbished prison … More My Kind of Town
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
Our third and final visitor arrived here in Finland this past weekend, and on her first full day we decided to rent a car and head up North. It was very difficult to find an automatic car for rent. America (I think) is pretty much the only country with the majority of cars being automatic … More Up North
The Wild Rose 