We took the ferry to Suomenlinna fortification on an island in Helsinki harbor. Had a good tour with a guide and learned the history of the fort - first Swedish, then Russina, and only in 1917 when Finland gained its independence did it become a Finnish fortification. Then island is also used for recreation - swimming, biking, picnicking, and is it an artists' colony.
Then we met Laina's friends Lille and Katri and their daughter Venni for dinner at a very pleasant restaurant (Cafe Piritta) on Elaintarha Bay. They are charming and Venni (just one year old) is an absolute delight.
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