After several days of grey, Dean and I were very happy with the clear skies and blustery feel on our early morning walk to the lindaline ferry terminal. Until we realized the wind meant our booked catamaran wouldn't be sailing. Directed instead to the huge cruise-like vessel across the port, we barely made it on board in time.
Yes, the seas were rocky and the sun had a slight Fall tinge in the air, but it was a gorgeous day. We spent the morning wandering around Helsinki and eating reindeer at the beautiful harbourfront market. Sorry Rudolph. One of the things I loved was the sheer unapologetic people-watching focus of Helsinki's cafe culture. While in truth, many sit outside to gaze at the people walking by, Helsinki's chairs were lined up side by side facing the street; front row seats to life, if you will.
The city is quiet and artsy, full of design shops and distinctive buildings. Dean left at 1pm to catch his train to Tampere, I hopped from park to park, bench to bench and read in the sun. When I was told my catamaran back was also cancelled, I was rebooked onto another ship leaving from a port a thirty minute walk from the city harbour. It was a fantastic walk: interesting buildings, cool cafes and women with old-fashioned prams taking their toddlers for walks. |
| Sidewalk |
And I still made it back to Tallinn for happy hour.
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