Finland, East Meets West

Last night we had a great Helsinki experience when we took a small ferry over to Suomenlinna Island and fortification for a hike and dinner. The Island is a UNESCO site and the fort was built by the Swedes and French for protection from the Russians in the 18th century. Finland has always been the meeting point between East and West and that has caused it heartbreak throughout its history.

Expanding on that theme will be a visit today to the Lenin Museum and the Spy Museum, both outside Helsinki. So its time to pack up and head to the train station, ultimate destination, Turku for the night.