STUDY TRIP II: HELSINKI (again!), STOCKHOLM, TURKU.
October 9-14.

Okay, for those of you at home: I am (still) attending the Scandinavian Studies Programme in Oulu, Finland. This programme pretty much combines (Scandinavian) history, culture (literature, music, architecture) with sociology and also includes a course called Nordic Nature and Environment. If attending all the classes (which I do) I am obliged to join so-called study trips. There are three of these study trips altogether:
The first had been already in September and we've been to the Oulanka Research Station in Oulanka National Park, somewhat close to Lapland. Pictures are to find in the entry of September 18.
The second had been more recent: to the cities of Helsnki, Stockholm (Sweden) and Turku: we've been staying two nights in hotels (omg!), two on the ferries connecting the cities and one on a night train in sleeping cars (which had been rather awesome!). Well, the following pictures are the results. Enjoy!
The third study trip, however, is going to take place in late November and we will be going to Lapland (dealing with the Samí culture) and yes, it might be very dark and cold already by then, but we are all pretty much looking forward...









PICTURES ONLINE NOW:
HELSINKI (48pix).
STOCKHOLM (109pix).
TURKU (24pix).
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HELSINKI (48pix).
1)

The notorious monument on the fish market close to the harbour with the Orthodox church in the back.

2)

A famous artist's home (now a museum) from the inside.

3)

The most common landmark in Helsinki: the Lutheran church on Senate Square, this time in good weather.

4)

Wall and building details in the city centre.

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STOCKHOLM (109pix).
1)

Drottningholm Castle, somewhat outside the city. The Royal family is still spending its time there for parts of the year...

2)

Stockholm Cathedral in Gamla Stan (the "Old Town"), from the inside.

3)

Shot in a tourist shop inside the City Hall.

4)

Most impressive City Hall interiors.

5)

City Hall from the outside.

6)

On the way to some northern districts.

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TURKU (24pix).
1)

Shot taken on a hill, overlooking Turku and its cathedral.

2)

The old defense castle.

3)

French Florian's cell phone and candy merge.