I'm on a boat!

This past weekend I went on a two-night cruise to Helsinki, Finland. I've never been on a cruise before, so it was a great way to have the cruise "experience" and do some sightseeing in another country. The boat left Stockholm at 5:00pm on Friday and we returned on Sunday at 9:45am. After departing on Friday night, the duty-free store opened on the boat. Apparently in international waters you can shop at a duty-free and take advantage of much cheaper prices on lots of items, including alcohol. We bought some beverages and snacks and hung out in our cabin for a bit before the dinner buffet. After some major gluttony, we enjoyed drinks and dancing at the nightclub and disco. The next morning our boat docked in Helsinki and we were able to explore the city with the help of Riku as our guide since he is Finnish. It was a beautiful, sunny day and we were able to see lots of historical sights and squeezed in a visit to the National Museum of Finland. The second night on the boat included an air hockey tournament in the arcade, yummy tapas for dinner, and more drinks and dancing. Two super late nights equals me totally exhausted on Sunday, but it was well worth it. With only two more weekends left in Sweden, I need to make the most of every moment!

Getting ready to set sail with Kelly, Paul, and Riku!

Upenski Cathedral

Walking around the center of Helsinki