‘Tiger’ salmon (smoked salmon flamed to give it a charred character) with a salmon dill sauceThe wall of different flavoured and coated licorice at Stockman – Finns love their licorice!John with the Karelian rice cakeTinned bear – no we didn’t try any
The jam stall at the market by the harbour – particularly aggressive seagulls!Havis Amanda statue near the market – focus of the May Day celebrations in Helsinki
Apparently it celebrates the ‘birthday’ of Helsinki. It’s not a full on public holiday but there are lots of free events and things for folk to do after work.
mywalkingbootsarered 
How cool to be there for their national day of celebration. What is it for? Independence from Russia?
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Apparently it celebrates the ‘birthday’ of Helsinki. It’s not a full on public holiday but there are lots of free events and things for folk to do after work.
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We’re are heading to NZ today. Sorry that we’ll miss you but have a great trip.
On Tue, Jun 12, 2018, 11:33 AM mywalkingbootsarered wrote:
> lcbull2003 posted: “As promised, some food tour highlights: ” >
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We’re travelling now to fit in with my university break. Hope the NZ winter isn’t too unkind! We got to Glasgow yesterday and summer disappeared!
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