The Frogs Hopped back to Helsinki

MegaStar took us safely back across the Baltic to Helsinki.  This proved quite an interesting experience.  A signficantly nicer boat than Star with a proper seating area, but still it had a floating Burger King onboard.  Upon arrival at Helsinki it was akin to returning to Dover as a foot passenger, the Finns all loaded up with cases of beer, multiple cases in many cases as they took advantage of cross border pricing.  Gosh imagine what would happen if the UK wasn’t in the EU?  I digress….

We had a slow start and went to the Allas sea pools.  WOW, who would have thought that you could be outside in Helsinki in September wearing swimming trunks and not freezing to death.  All I can say is what a wonderful way to start the day.  Really lovely and a fantastic sauna too.

Helsinki really is a beautiful city and a pleasure to walk around.

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nope, definately not Regents Park

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less that 5 mins walk to the main station.
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So sad we didn’t ride the pink Flamingo. Keeping the centre of gravity low helps reduce the risk of getting your best sightseeing clothes wet.

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Wombles help manage recycling. Sadly this one looks at risk from the two Neds who want to steal her plastic bottle refund stash.
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Oh Baubles
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I knew we should have watered the plants in the heat.

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Slug pellets won’t work here (do they ever?)

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Baubles. Although the statues are definately Ballchinians

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Spit swallow or gargle?

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If this was in Norway he would be called a troll and have at least 3 coach loads of people taking selfies with him, rather than standing all negelcted on his own. That said if he says it’s his Taxi, I won’t argue.

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Used for lifting big units onto the cruise liners.
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So far this vision hasn’t materialised, diddled.
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Sometimes you just have to go. Makes me think i’m in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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