Helsinki – Day 3 homer, July 18, 2026July 19, 2026 Boarded a ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. After a 20 minute ride we landed! Amazing Orthodox church but it was closed. Towering doors made of copper, cool to the touch but warm to the soul. How do you like them big cannons? How do you like that big bell? It… Continue Reading
Finland 2026 Helsinki – Day 2 homer, July 17, 2026July 19, 2026 Second day in Helsinki and we’re taking it a bit slower. First stop, Uspenski Cathedral. Orthodox church with lots of history. Lots of sacred and historically significant items. You can read more here. Interior of the church looking up. After our visit to the church we walked a block over… Continue Reading
Finland 2026 Helsinki homer, July 16, 2026 Our day started with a hearty breakfast an our hotel which was free for Titanium members. We immediately set off to our first stop the Helsinki Cathedral. To be brutally honest, the exterior is far more spectacular than the interior. We were urged to “donate” 16 euros to get into… Continue Reading
Finland 2026 We Are In Finland! homer, July 15, 2026July 16, 2026 Summer is here and we are doing a tour of the Baltics! After a nightmarish flight we finally landed in Helsinki. Our luggage decided to take a later flight so we opted to take the train from Helsinki Airport instead of an Uber. The Uber would have cost $35 but… Continue Reading