Hunks in Helsinki

The second mate or co-pilot on our harbor tour.

Day 12 (cont.) - Leaving Helsinki

It was a short day but we saw a lot of Helsinki's beautiful sights. Too soon it was time to go.

We saw many of the same sights leaving as we did on the harbor tour that morning, but in a completely different perspective.

Rex and Micki enjoy a quick two-mile walk around the Lower Promenade before dinner.

Many people on the islands in the gulf waved as we passed by.

Day 12 (cont.) - Helsinki, with friends

We spent the rest of the day walking and riding around the city with my Facebook friend, Marie and her adorable son Tuomas.

Marie, Fuzzy and Tuomas

Marie, me and Tuomas

Marie and Fuzzy

Another Lutheran church, but this one is built INTO the hill. It is carved out of a huge boulder.

Tuomas and I had ice cream cones before we went in.

The ceiling is one long continuous thread of copper wire in a coil.

The ubiquitious and beautiful pipe organ.

Skylights let natural light in.

The balcony.

It's hot inside.

The view from the balcony.

Mom and Dad in the balcony, in front of the pipe organ.

We walked took the trolley around the downtown area looking for hockey jerseys.

These street musicians were playing for tips, but they were awesome!

Tuomas couldn't speak a word of English but his expressions spoke volumes.

The beautiful Marie.

Helsinki has a beautiful park near downtown. On a hot day like this one, it's a very popular spot for the denizens.