This morning we got our act together enough to catch a bus to Porvoo, a town about 50 km outside of Helsinki. It is one of the oldest settlements in Finland, with an old town and several old buildings to check out.
Crossing the bridge in Porvoo
It was snowy and cold when we left in the morning, so we bundled up as much as we could.
Cozy even in the cold and snow
Upon arrival in Porvoo, we stopped at the 1 Euro WC and got a map of a walking tour of the old town. The tour took us back and forth across the river and climbed up to the cathedral.
Bridge facing the cathedral
The old cobblestone streets are pretty slippery when snow covered, especially in the steep sections. We watched a car barely make it up a hill, but none of us slipped and fell.
Using the self timer, because we can
After a picnic lunch in the mall, we went for a walk along the river. We stopped to play on the playground ship and take a picture using the newly discovered self timer feature on the camera.
Stop for a coffee and a snack
After a coffee and cinnamon bun break, we went to see the inside of the cathedral and then catch the bus back to Helsinki.
Eating with Grandma and Grandpa
We got really lucky with all of our public transit timing today, every bus and tram was waiting for us (or we had to run a bit to catch it).
Old town in Porvoo at dusk
Back at the apartment, we had dinner and play time with Jasper. This evening, Jasper really seemed to enjoy his new peek-a-boo book, and the bubble soccer from our host's kids. As usual, hiding under the table is a sure way to make him giggle.
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