We got off the ferry this morning after breakfast, a little bedraggled I must admit. Our clothes are getting rumpled which does reflect the way I feel. There was major partying going on aboard ship last night. I think the Finns like to enjoy themselves! I am looking forward to a quiet night here in Helsinki. Our hotel is somewhat fancy but I am missing mightily some good coffee and the wonderful bread we've come to so appreciate. We'll see what tomorrow's breakfast brings. We had a quick tour around the city, stopping at a wonderful park dedicated to Sibelius and then at the biggest and most elaborate Lutheran church/cathedral I've ever seen.
On to lunch and the hotel and then an hour lecture on art history in Finland. Our guide,Vivre, is an artist. She took several of our group to the art museum, but we opted to remain behind. Ron, John and Caroline went to the pool and the sauna in the hotel but I had a cup of coffee and read my magazine. It was too close to dinner and I didn't want to rush. They reported that as is typical, there is a sauna for each sex and one generally goes in naked. The protocol is no talking so as to refresh and purify your mind and body. Then you must put your bathing suit back on to go to the very cool pool. I must try it before we leave here.
Dinner and then back to the hotel for rest.
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