• 8/12/200810:33:02 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    We had just returned from our cruise to the Baltic Sea and I thought I would continue to share our experiences with you.

    I neglected to mention our stop in Helsinki, which was the day prior to Russia. I suppose I was just excited to get to the highlight of the trip, St Petersburg. I will insert Helsinki now and continue “from Russia with Lovers” on the next blog.
     
    Wide, tree lined parkways . . . . . . outdoor cafes . . . . . . . . street market offering fruits, vegetables, home cooking, souvenirs, furs and drinks . . . . . . . . . street performers . . . . . . marching bands . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . Santa Claus. That’s right. I didn’t realize it, but Finland is where Santa does his summers. I guess we all need a vacation and he likes to take his in Helsinki. They say he has a nice summer cottage on the waterfront. The reindeer get to run wild in the protected field overlooking the Baltic Sea, and Santa has a cute little guest house for when the Elves come to visit.
     
    Strolling the parkways and sampling all of the goodies in the marketplace made for a great day. Today’s “Beer of the World” was Karhu.
     
    Will continue our departure from Russia on the next blog.
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