I hit the jackpot yesterday in Helsinki. It was a glorious blue sky day and the temperature zoomed all the way up to 7 degrees. There was a bit of snow about just to make things interesting. I started the day at the harbour for the last of sunrise.
Esplanadi was just coming to life.
I took advantage of the sunny day and went for a walk around Toolonlahti.
The days are getting longer with the approach of spring, but evening still comes early.
The evening light turned the beautiful white church a pink blush.
For more on heavenly Helsinki go to my other blog, Beautiful Helsinki. There is a link on the right side of the page.
Great to hear that you have reached Helsinki and that you are enjoying fine weather.
By: Mulino Dominillo on February 11, 2015
at 1:40 pm
It was a beautiful day in Helsinki. I am now in London…cold, grey and damp, but good.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2015
at 4:28 pm
A beautiful blue sky on a brisk day … thus a wonderful day for images from Helsinki … and quite the change from Brisbane.
By: aFrankAngle on February 11, 2015
at 1:41 pm
It was cold, but not too cold, just the way I like it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2015
at 4:28 pm
Stunning scenes, Debra. The sunrise is so lovely, and the architecture is spectacular. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on February 11, 2015
at 1:41 pm
Helsinki is stunning, especially on a gorgeous winter day.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2015
at 4:29 pm
Dear Debra, Enjoy yr travels. Let’s Skype when you settle in at bagni. Best, Cherry
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By: Cherry Goldstein on February 11, 2015
at 2:30 pm
I will be there next Monday. We will talk soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2015
at 4:30 pm
Great pictures, it is such a treat having a sunny day in Scandinavia this time of the year.
By: Gerlinde on February 11, 2015
at 2:45 pm
It was a very mild day…lucky me.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 11, 2015
at 4:31 pm
Deb! Abso beautiful pictures but all I could think of what were you wearing! I am heading off for Amsterdam and London next Friday and am wondering what sort of coat to take. I have a heavy grey wool coat that reaches calf-length. Will that be too OTT (over the top)?
By: Paddy on February 11, 2015
at 10:04 pm
I started the day with a padded doona coat, but it got too hot and I changed to a lighter one. London is actually colder than Helsinki right now. I still have my light coat on but I have a cashmere wrap as well. As long as you are on the move you keep warm
I have been in Helsinki with minus 25…that was cold!
By: Debra Kolkka on February 12, 2015
at 8:24 am
Beautiful Deb…..but way toooooo cold for moi!!
Paddy…..take that coat!
Ciao
R
By: Paris Rendez-Vous and Beyond on February 11, 2015
at 10:11 pm
I didn’t find it too cold at all. I was walking fairly briskly and got quite warm. It is also easy to duck indoors occasionally to warm up.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 12, 2015
at 9:19 am
I love the crunch and squeak of snow underfoot and to see, in the early morning, what little feet have passed that way. I remember many years ago in England looking out at snow that had fallen overnight and seeing a fox. The fox stopped and looked up at me for some seconds – I still remember the colour of its fur against the snow.
By: Jan on February 12, 2015
at 1:02 am
There were tiny footprints by the lake as well as people prints. I wasn’t game to walk out there, i didn’t fancy a cool bath.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 12, 2015
at 9:20 am
Cannot believe the depth of the blue nor the conception of such a perfect day in February . . . . thank you so much for sharing . . .
By: Eha on February 12, 2015
at 1:11 am
The sky was an amazing colour. I really love the colour of the evening sky as is gradually darkens.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 12, 2015
at 9:21 am
What a lovely day….so clear. Enjoy!
By: Jim & Kerry on February 12, 2015
at 6:33 am
It was clear and bright, unlike London which is great and damp, but it is not raining, so it’s great.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 12, 2015
at 9:21 am
Thanks Debbio! I have two coats, the Big Grey Bertha and the other is a type of waterproof arrangement which will serve as the lighter coat and I can use layers to keep warm. Can not wait!
By: Paddy on February 13, 2015
at 8:03 am
Amsterdam is fabulous, you will love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2015
at 11:13 am
How nice to read that You in Finland again. Excellent set of beautiful photos.
By: Sartenada on February 13, 2015
at 11:08 am
I was in Finland briefly and was lucky to have wonderful weather. I will return in June.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 13, 2015
at 11:15 am