Monday, May 20, 2013
We had to leave lovely Estonia behind and head today for Helsinki via ferry across the Gulf of Finland. Our bus took our luggage while we lolled about, shopping and eating during the two-hour crossing (huge ferry). Our program director doesn't believe in letting his group loll in the hotel though so soon we were off for a Helsinki city tour.
The Temppeliaukio Kirkko (Rock Church) was completed in 1969. It is built entirely underground and has a ceiling made of copper wire.
Rock Church organ
A glimpse of its copper ceiling, which is made of winding cords of copper wiring. The acoustics are extraordinary.
The Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park is dedicated to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957).
A bucolic scene despite the many tourists in the park.
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