Turku (day 3)
Woke up once again at 5am... so I did the usual (update blog, reply email). I also went to a Finnish supermarket for the first time and bought bread (1.15 EUR) and cheese (1.99 EUR). I was a bit worried about the bus frequency on weekends but I ended up reaching the train station one hour early.
I noticed fewer lakes on the way to Turku and more farms. The photo below has been digitally altered to eliminate reflections from the train window so I hope you don't mind! It was difficult trying to capture good photos...
I arrived in Turku just as it started to drizzle (enough to wet the ground). I found the bed & breakfast quite easily but was dismayed to find two flights of stairs worse than yesterday. The owner came out to greet me and when I asked if there was a lift, he laughed and pointed at himself!
I decided to take the rest of the day easy. This is my first time staying in a B&B and I quite like the home away from home atmosphere. I did some washing and because I'll be staying here for the next three nights, I unpacked some of my suitcase. There are things all over the floor and bed now so it looks exactly like my own bedroom! My parents wouldn't be proud of me...
I decided to actually treat myself to my first proper meal in Finland and went to a lovely cafe with an awesome vintage vibe :) The two little photos are from a doll house on my table. Aren't they cute?
I ended up walking to Turku Cathedral despite my intention not to do any sight-seeing today. After my slightly disappointing experience at Temppeliaukio Church, I am pleased to report it exceeded my expectations. It is the biggest church I have ever seen and simply awe-inspiring...
