a short visit to Helsinki

We got away to Helsinki for a short visit without the kids. It was lovely, a five hour train ride there and back, I read two books back to back, unheard off! and Helsinki was lovely too, pretty, elegant and good food. Here are a few pictures... Inside the Lutheral cathedral.Inside the Russian Orthodox cathedral.The outdoor market.Seagulls and clouds.Helsinki from the sea.Reflections of the city in my glass of Kir Royal.Balloons in the night sky, that's 10P.Sunset after the fog rolled out.Inside of the Rock church.A detail of the Sibelius monument.The Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.