Monthly Archives: Jan 2013

Ferry across the ice

Since 1952 this ferry has been running between Helsinki Market square and Suomenlinna maritime fortress. The ferry goes even during the coldest months when the Baltic sea freezes. I love the ride – the views and the sound of crushing

Ferry across the ice

Since 1952 this ferry has been running between Helsinki Market square and Suomenlinna maritime fortress. The ferry goes even during the coldest months when the Baltic sea freezes. I love the ride – the views and the sound of crushing

Snowy square

Today it snowed – a lot. It was so beautiful, that I stopped to take some pictures. In a couple of minutes I turned into a snowman and couldn’t feel my fingers anymore. I like this picture with calm, but

Snowy square

Today it snowed – a lot. It was so beautiful, that I stopped to take some pictures. In a couple of minutes I turned into a snowman and couldn’t feel my fingers anymore. I like this picture with calm, but

Sweet red peppers

This is a portrait of three red peppers – three graces. Represented in plastic, as that is how most of get our peppers today.

Sweet red peppers

This is a portrait of three red peppers – three graces. Represented in plastic, as that is how most of get our peppers today.

Traveling back to Berlin

After a busy Monday I (had not taken any new photos and I) needed a break. So I decided to travel back in time, to summer 2010 and days spent in Berlin with my loved ones.

Traveling back to Berlin

After a busy Monday I (had not taken any new photos and I) needed a break. So I decided to travel back in time, to summer 2010 and days spent in Berlin with my loved ones.

Frozen rapids

Frozen rivers are unpredictable, as the water runs underneath the ice revealing its power only by the rapids. By these frozen rapids of Vanhakaupunki (=old town) Helsinki was originally founded in 1550.

Frozen rapids

Frozen rivers are unpredictable, as the water runs underneath the ice revealing its power only by the rapids. By these frozen rapids of Vanhakaupunki (=old town) Helsinki was originally founded in 1550.

Maternal love – sculpture

Maternal love – that is how this charming sculpture by Emil Cedercreutz is called. It was elected as the most loved statue by helsinkians in 2008. I can relate to that.

Maternal love – sculpture

Maternal love – that is how this charming sculpture by Emil Cedercreutz is called. It was elected as the most loved statue by helsinkians in 2008. I can relate to that.

Hiding place for a sheep

“They are digging a hiding place for a sheep.” At least, if you ask from my two-year-old.

Hiding place for a sheep

“They are digging a hiding place for a sheep.” At least, if you ask from my two-year-old.

Coffee of the day

Almost every morning when I go to work after 9 am, I drop by Johan & Nyström café to get the perfect start for my day – a friendly chat with the barista and a hot cup of coffee to go!

Coffee of the day

Almost every morning when I go to work after 9 am, I drop by Johan & Nyström café to get the perfect start for my day – a friendly chat with the barista and a hot cup of coffee to go!

Helsinki by night

Or actually, it was almost 6pm.  

Helsinki by night

Or actually, it was almost 6pm.  

Tuesday – I saw the sun

Today the sun shined. I started my day with a good cup of coffee. My child told me jokes. I smiled.

Tuesday – I saw the sun

Today the sun shined. I started my day with a good cup of coffee. My child told me jokes. I smiled.