I always fly Finnair when I fly to Italy. The trip includes a stop in Helsinki, one of my favourite cities in the world. I feel completely at home here and this time I was lucky to spend a gorgeous blue sky early autumn Sunday in the city.
I stayed at the Seurahonne hotel beside the station. The strong men are still holding their lights.
There was an international food fair on in the park beside the station.
The park in Esplanadi is still green and bright.
Roses are still blooming.
I arrived very early in the morning and had the entire city to myself. I walked down to the harbour and around Toolonlahti.
Later on people ventured out to enjoy a gorgeous day in the sun.
I discovered that my camera is not working on my first walk and had to return to the hotel for my back up, which is not as good. I hope I can get it fixed!