Waking up in Finland with my new roommate Rachel a serial traveler from Melbourne we headed to the buffet breakfast and to plan our day. A group of us decided to go to the island just off Helsinki and check out the fortress. It was a lovely sunny day and the island was pretty. We got a ferry there and back and were followed by hopeful seagulls the whole way.
Once back in mainland we checked out the markets and got a massive bag of succulent strawberries. From there we went to the oldest cafe in Helsinki and I got a feast of chili chocolate cake and the 'special Helsinki' hot chocolate which provides you with melted chocolate, hot milk, cream, spices and mint rocks. Then you mix it up to your taste. I nearly had a cardiac arrest but it was totally worth it!
We then tried to find the beach but was running out of time so we went back to the hostel to meet the others.
From there we boarded an overnight cruise the Stockholm. I've never been on cruise so it was quite an experience! I was sharing cabin with a lovely American accountant and a data analysis from Manchester, Emily and Laura, very chilled girls. We explored the boat, the sun deck and the shops and bought some Spanish wine in duty free.
Then it was time for the buffet dinner, all you can eat and drink for €38. I hung with Adam and Alice teachers from Newcastle (Australia) and Adam and I competed to see who could eat the most. I managed 4 plates of mains and 2 of desserts. Adam was nearly undone by the caramel ice cream but we called it a draw.
From there it was time for the on board entertainment a cheesy stage show with the songs from rock of ages. I then danced the night away with two different Americans Arielle and Shona from Chicago who were burlesque dancers. We met some Finnish boys who attempted to teach us swing dancing, extremely funny. Then to bed and reset or watches because it's another time zone!
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