Railing thru Europe: Stop 10.2 Finland – Savonlinna
Set on 2 islands between lakes, Savonlinna’s a classic Lakeland settlement with a major attraction: Perched on a rocky islet, one of Europe’s most visually dramatic castles, the Olavinlinna play host to the world-famous opera festival in July. Unfortunately, we came a tad to early as Savonlinna also play host to the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championship (well? what would you expect from a country where NOKIA originates) annually in late August. From Helsinki, it takes 5 hours by train to Savonlinna which requires a change via a regional train service at Parikkala. It was a sweltering journey during summer on the regional train.
SS Heinävesi - This steamer not only ferry tourists out for a cruise but during summer, it offers accommodations in their cabin after it's last cruise of the day and this steamer was where we spent the night.
We were famished after travelling from Helsinki and finally settling down in our accommodation. Luckily, we found Hesburger, a commonly seen Finnish fast food chain where we could have our dinner.
J really missed all his game consoles back in Singapore so much that he resorted to playing children games on PS2 0_0"
After dinner, it was refreshing to relax on the deck and immerse in the beautiful lakeside scenery.
Looks like the sun is finally about to set.
This picture surely looks like it’s 7am in the morning but it is actually 11pm during summer. For people like us who live in countries near the equator, it never fails to fascinate just how long daylight can be for folks who live much further up north. The scenic surrounding 15th century Olavinlinna Castle in this video seems so surreal.
back to our cabin
Night everyone!
we found some interesting inscriptions left behind by fellow travellers underneath the bed.
Omena-lörtsy (Apple turnover) and coffee to kickstart the day.
Next up, although its a little too early…but nevertheless, we gonna go meet Santa Claus in his Village!
Luv, Yee
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