May 18, A day in Helsinki- Trip to Suomenlinna Island, Jecca's Birthday

May 18 - A day at Suomenlinna for Mark and Barbara

Indoor Marketplace, built in late 1900s

   After a leisurely start to the day, we walked to the City Market area and caught a ferry to Suomenlinna Island where Fran and Barbara went a few days earlier. There were far fewer people than when they had gone and we got a good seat on the ferry upstairs.

An island en route to Suomamenlinna

    We sauntered to a vantage point overlooking the water and then back to the ferry, stopping at a shop for more postcards and for a blueberry, cardamom bun and coffees.  It took a few hours and was very nice as it was warm and sunny.

Fortress, complete with cannons

    Then we ate some more delicious salmon soup at an outdoor tent at the City Market with some rye bread. 

Salmon soup, rye bread

     Next up - a stroll where we sat by the Cathedral watching the world go by. Then - back home to a little dinner - sausages, potatoes, bread, cheese.