And what's going on in Helsinki? (4/5)

Tuesday, December 5th, 23rd

Yes, what's going on in Helsinki? Helsinki is right on the water and there are a few ferries running here. For example to Tallinn / Estonia. Off to Tallinn I would say! We quickly organized a day ticket and walked to the harbor.

The crossing only takes 2 hours. Seems like a badass ferry.

My theory: Sit outside on the deck, let the wind blow around your nose and freeze to death.

The reality:

Think, ferry! Fucking cruise ship!

And if, like me, you've never been on a boat like this before, you might be equally astonished. Because here, in addition to a supermarket, you can find everything you don't need.

So question of the day:

What's actually going on in Tallinn?

Climatic conditions here - the same as in Helsinki. Cold ass.

Small difference: Apparently the spreading here is not as good as in Finland. Because I laid down as soon as I walked out the door...

This also explains why all Estonians walk through the streets like penguins in a waddle step, super slowly. (I was just used to the Finns always being on their toes and running super fast.)

It is rumored that Tallinn has the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe.

Haha, yes we want to see that.

First destination: old town.

Check, Christmas market found.

Warmed up briefly with Glögi (Estonian for Gögli - Finnish for mulled wine) and continued exploring the area.

Oh, lo and behold! A spontaneous vantage point:

If you don't dare, you won't fall.

Was the risk worth it? Clear message from an old Soviet prison:

The atmosphere was spooky. When it all got too scary and too cold for me, I went to the seaplane port.

At least that's what I thought.

I must have arrived at a museum that also had a seaplane on display. And the rest? Matched the building.

Bucked. Now seriously. You could still “play” with most of the weapons and the other visitors were just super funny.

I can recommend it to anyone who wants to look at an old seaplane... well and has an affinity for weapons of war.

In any case, I'm surprised that humanity hasn't wiped itself out yet.
What was also not missing was a walk-in war submarine.

And when I had enough, I went out to eat something.

Decadent but awesome.

Best lives, I tell you.