We took a Tallink ferry from Tallin to Helsinki, Finland and it only took about two hours. We had to literally run almost a mile to get to the boat, because the salesperson sold us our tickets too late and they did a last call even before we three had our tickets.
Helsinki was very cool and you could see the difference in the attitude of the people. We were helped even without asking on numerous occasions. And of course, the Finns speak amazing English! Additionally all the bars/clubs were packed, the Finns like their nightlife. Also, heavy metal/Goth is big in Helsinki!
One of the funniest moments in Helsinki is when we were on the tram in route to the hostel. The Finns have a trusting society and you don't have to really buy a train/bus ticket...but of course we did. At one stop almost 10 ticket checkers get on the street tram (they all wear the same green jumpsuits) and block all of the exits to stop people for jumping off.
Helsinki itself was pretty and you could see some Russian influence however, I look forward to seeing St. Petersburg one day!!
Photos:
1 -The ferry was great, but it was freezing outside
2 - Tallink ferry boat was huge and could transport cars
3 - Me in our hostel, my first community hostel experience...and it may be my last :)
4 - Pizza in Helsinki, fine-dining!
5 - Isa and I at our hostel
6 - The Finns are very much into keeping the environment clean
7 - 10 - Scenes of Helsinki
11 - The Lutheran Cathedral - one of Helsinki's symbols
12 - Ekberg cafe, the oldest cafe in Helsinki, which we didn't know at first when we went in the cafe and saw the 16E breakfast buffet....then found out why it was so expensive and crowded later on our city tour
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