In the morning,we walked over to the famous Senate Square which houses, among other things, the Finnish senate building. The weather was gorgeously mild and very sunny. Central Helsinki was bustling with activity. There was food, festivals, and multi-cultural performances. Finns took to the streets and enjoyed the day at parks and cafes as well as the waterfront to eat, hang out and shop. This afternoon, the group visited the UNESCO world heritage site of Suomenlinna, off Helsinki. A fifteen-minute ferry ride got us there to explore the island. Below are some photos:
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| The group at the steps of the Senate building in Senate Square |
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| Central Helsinki was a hive of activity today |
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| All kinds of local dishes sold on the waterfront |
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| Ferry ride to Suomenlinna Fortress |
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| Happened to catch a wedding group walking to church on Suomenlinna island |
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| a choir performance by a visually-impaired group on Suomenlinna island |
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| Wooden quay near fortress courtyard |
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