Wonderful Finland

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Incredible how could i say that lol... Finland is indeed, one of the most quiet place in the world where you can really have a peaceful moment of ur life lol. I was here 2 times because i'd decided last time to fly to Europe via Helsinki. The first time was quite interesting because the weather was so fine and there were some kinda activities on the street. I didnt stay long in the city just because the city is really overpriced for everything ^ drinks, food, lodging...
I did mangage to get some sight seeing of Helsinki done, including Sibelius Park and the Olympic Tower, magnificant views all over Helsinki! Even better when the sun came out. We also visited Stockmann on Crazy Day! A crazy thing to do, the place was packed with too many people, but at least I got a balloon out of it!
I've spent a lot of time walking around just checking out the architecture (pretty modern boring stuff), statuaries, churches, markets, and just resting up and soaking in the snow and cold.
On the way back (2nd time in helsinki) i'd made appointment to meet Olja. Being tired from getting my ass sitting in the train from Leuven to Amsterdam and also on the plane, i didnt want to find my way to see her. Just went straight away to the hostel where i booked the day before. Chris, the australian with whom i shared the room with is very nice.. we had some chat and went for dinner together. No surprised that we decided to go to Subway as we were really on a tight budget.

The day after i made another effort to meet Olja at the bus station Kampi.. the situation repeated lol yes we missed each other so i just bought the bus ticket and left Helsinki. Finally back in Russia, i didnt have any problems at the russian border like i normally have... We had to change the bus at the border , just b4 entering russian territory. On the bus were one russian guy Dima who came back from scandinavian trip and Serina, the american girl with whom i had a little talk with on the way. The bus arrived and dropped us off at Grand Hotel Europa at the square of culture. Just before realized that i had to go to moscow to prolong my passport because it would be expired next January, i got a call from my friend asking if everything was fine!!... No not really i wouldnt say because there's still like half way to go... I really get sick of takin a night train to Moscow from St.petersburg..

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Photos

the Train heading to Helsinki
In cyrillic letter ;)

little fountain not so far from the market square
just wandering here and enjoy the weather, listening to street music..

Lutherant Church
This is the landmark of little Helsinki. From here i took a jump in-off tourist bus (so fcuk up because it charged 15 euros) but got a nice view and interesting excursion around the city

in the park next to the nightlife scene of Helsinki
Just not easy when you're alone on ur trip, isnt it... always no YOU in ur picture lol

the hostel where i stayed
yeah, just a bit better than russian hostel.. but still lot of illegal-lookin people lol