Helsinki, Finland
OK, so now that I am at home in Wisconsin with regular internet connection I have completely slacked on updating my blog. I blame it on the fact that I'm only back in WI for 13 days before skipping town again and I have other things to be doing.
Anyway, for an update: I went to Helsinki a little over a week ago and had a great time not only in the city but on the boat ride to/from Stockholm-Helsinki. The Viking Line is a cruise line that does that trip every night for dirt cheap. I met some great Finns on the way to Helsinki that showed me around the city. I also had tips from my Swedish teacher who has lived in Helsinki before (and who just moved back there the same day I flew out of Stockholm, sometimes timing is just off). From the Art Deco architecture to the saunas (yes, I did go to a REAL Finnish sauna outside of Helsinki) Helsinki was wonderful.
Now I have been state-side for almost a week and am trying to figure which 80 pounds of my excessive amounts of stuff I want to bring with me to Paraguay. So far my only real issue is how much the cds I'm bringing weigh. I have decided to bring cds, a battery powered walkman, rechargeable batteries, and a solar batter charger for my music needs (so anyone who wants to send me cds while I'm down south is certainly welcome to!)
In any event, on Friday night I will be doing my last big night out on the town so I hope to see any- and every-one there!
