Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Vappu

We're now in Helsinki. It's been around 8-12 degrees... but it's nice to not step outside and be in an instant sweat!

Our first day here was Vappu Day Eve, which is a traditional student celebration. At 6pm they give Helsinki's most famous statue, Havis Amanda, a foam bath, and then put a student graduation hat on her...

Havis Amanda Vappu Eve

then the serious drinking begins!
(along with a free concert on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral)

Helsinki Cathedral

2 Comments:

At 12:21 am, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a cultural leap - from an embalmed "Uncle Ho" to a piss-up with a statue - you gotta love travel eh?

 
At 7:23 am, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey guys, welcome to Europe! Can not wait to see you here in London. Lots of love Tom Emma and Abigail oxoxoxoxo

 

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