A Day in Helsinki

This Friday, the entire AUCEESP group took a day trip to Helsinki, Finland. Transportation consisted of a 2-hour boat ride to from Tallinn at 6:30AM on the trip there, and a 3-hour boat ride from Helsinki back to Tallinn at 6:30PM. Enthusiastic about being in a fresh setting, we set out to explore a new territory in a short amount of time. The weather cooperated extremely well, most people were able to wear long sleeves and carry a light jacket and feel very comfortable for the entire day. We walked the downtown square, explored many of the narrow streets that extend from downtown, and we were also able to enjoy some time in a nearby park. The highlight of the day was the trip to the Olympic Stadium where the 1952 Summer Olympics were held. After walking for a solid 8 hours, we were ready for some quiet time on the trip back to Tallinn, only to find ourselves in the Baltic Princess's version of a disco for children under the age of 14. It was entertaining enough to keep us occupied on the grueling trip home. With a day off, the group plans to rest up for our next destination... RIga, Latvia.

Thanks for reading, Hi Mom.

Wilson