Resting in Helsinki after Munich

Arrived back in Helsinki yesterday afternoon after an early morning departure from our hotel in Munich. Good to slow down a little but had forgotten how expensive Finland is. I had a large stein of beer here last night which cost the equivalent of $A 23.00 for the one litre stein; in Germany the equivalent cost was $A15.00. Ventured to our favourite restaurant last night, Zetor, for another fill of reindeer sirloin - tender as usual and cooked perfectly. Went to a local market after breakfast and then booked our train trip for tomorrow to Turku, Finland's oldest town, for a 5 night stay. Turku is approx 150 kms west of Helsinki on the coast, a 2 hour train trip. We then ventured to a market at the port for some typical Finnish fare - I had the salmon paella and Maree had the salmon soup.

Last beer in Munich

First beer on return to Helsinki at the great Oluthuone Kaisla near our hotel

Local market near our hotel

Dinner last night at Zetor Restaurant, Helsinki

Lunch today at market at the port