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Widago - Flipping for Finland



Been awhile since my last ARC post. Many apologies as we have been busy tourists and consumers. I have to say though that Finland has been an unexpected gem. The allure maybe be perhaps accentuated due to the contrast from St. Petersburg, but cruising the Finnish coastline has been spectacular. Our first night anchored after Haapasari was a brisk delight. I was the only one with sense enough to stay out of the sixty degree water. My polar bears were happy to get wet, and then have hot chocolate. Always a good excuse for hot chocolate.
A few days in Helsinki had us in ship shape. Twelve loads of laundry later. Many thanks for the ARC Fleet for their compassion and understanding during my monopoly of NJK laundry room. The boat finally does not smell like dirty socks, and there's really not much better than clean sheet night. Actually, what could be better was the amazing market on the docks in Helsinki. Holy Cow - or perhaps I should say Holy Reindeer! I managed to load up on all sorts of local salamis (elk, reindeer), six types of pickled herring (it's actually pretty good), and restocked our dwindling champagne stores (disaster averted).
Motoring and motor sailing through the archipelago is a sight to see. My family could easily mistake these waters for Lake Winni without the mountains. Anchoring has been a peaceful contrast to city berthing in St. Pete's and Tallin.
More pictures to come...
-Ali

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