Helsinki ❤️

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Helsinki is one fabulous city! Our hostel is downtown in the middle of the action. Public transportation is beyond belief with trains, trams, and ferries scooting throughout the city. After a late night flight into the city, we spent the next day exploring locally. Our evening finished with the exploration of a famous free-access amusement park right in the middle of Helsinki, where all profits go directly to the Finnish Children's Fund. What a way to raise money for our kids! We were fascinated by the 1950 famous coaster, as, since its inception, made each classic ride with a helper standing at the rear of each train. No kidding. This guy STANDS and applies the brakes on the coaster coaster over every hill and drop!
The following day, we ferried over to Suomenlinna, an inhabited sea fortress of huge historical importance, built on six islands. What divine scenery and photo opportunities. Take a look!

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