Japan and Scandinavia in the summer

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Not long until we are back in Japan. This time we will fly into Sapporo in the northern island of Hokkaido as neither of us have seen this more rural area of the country. We will finish our time in Japan, before flying to Helsinki, at a wonderful onsen we visited in 2007 on our Isabella Bird adventure. I expect to relax in hot tubs at Naruko Onsen

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Photos

Daydream Island
Last week tropical paradise...next week?

Comments

[Lorraine]

Helsinki
Hi Lyn and Col We have just been to Helsinki via Amsterdam and St Petersburg. Also visited Stockholm and Copengaen. Loved Helsinki. We bought the Helsinki Pass for Two days. It gets you the hop on hop off green bus, the ferry to the islands and entry to museums. Well worth it. Do the Vasa museum, nice cafe for lunch too, and the contemporary museum. Both are accessible via the hop on hop off or the ferry. Do NOT do the roof top walk. Somewhat risky!! We ate in the old town but there are plenty of good eating places but not cheap. We had a lovely note from your grandson Nathan in regard to his time in Perth, very nice. We have sold the apartment on the ship and finish up in December when it comes to Perth. We are now headed for London and we will be on for another month when it makes it's way to Barcelona. Love to you both. Enjoy your travels. Lorraine xxx