tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post2975513098813656962..comments2023-10-31T09:37:04.716-07:00Comments on Oh, the places we will go!: Batlic Cruise Next Stop Helsinki, FinlandSelenaThePlaceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05327822798016315005noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-10601461683222681692015-04-05T15:56:27.998-07:002015-04-05T15:56:27.998-07:00I've been to Helsinki in December and I don...I've been to Helsinki in December and I don't recommend it visiting during the winter. I am used of cold winters with degrees above zero, but I have never been so cold in my life as I was in Helsinki. Despite my good* warm wardrobe, I was so cold, I couldn't stand being outside for more than 15 minutes. (*good = completely suitable for cold winters in the Alps) I deeply regret I Urskanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-12783785536089497112014-09-07T13:22:19.601-07:002014-09-07T13:22:19.601-07:00I want to to thank you for this good read!!
I cert...I want to to thank you for this good read!!<br />I certainly loved every bit of it. I have got you book-marked to check out new things you post…<br /><br />Feel free to surf to my blog <a href="http://www.seolotus.com/" rel="nofollow">Seo</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-58976152122408186302013-10-08T06:33:03.105-07:002013-10-08T06:33:03.105-07:00I'm hoping to do a few winter trips in Norther...I'm hoping to do a few winter trips in Northern Europe the winter. I say embrace the cold and snow and enjoy!!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-41599933832263618622013-10-07T07:36:06.575-07:002013-10-07T07:36:06.575-07:00I bet that city is magical in the winter!I bet that city is magical in the winter!Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-35420708566297559652013-10-07T06:48:42.680-07:002013-10-07T06:48:42.680-07:00Yes, you must! Because I can not wait to see them...Yes, you must! Because I can not wait to see them!!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-67203467939795896942013-10-07T06:39:20.151-07:002013-10-07T06:39:20.151-07:00I know, this winter I need to force myself down to...I know, this winter I need to force myself down to the fjord where we live and take pictures of the ice!Bailie @ The Hemborg Wifehttp://hemborgwife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-60481699689853205602013-10-07T06:26:05.683-07:002013-10-07T06:26:05.683-07:00It was a quiet day for us since we were so tired f...It was a quiet day for us since we were so tired from the previous day. I can't wait to read the review of your Baltic Cruise!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-9769615490294424452013-10-07T06:25:12.530-07:002013-10-07T06:25:12.530-07:00I still can't believe the Baltic Sea actually ...I still can't believe the Baltic Sea actually freezes over!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-51551634745176485342013-10-07T06:22:21.269-07:002013-10-07T06:22:21.269-07:00Stockholm was our next stop and they were both ver...Stockholm was our next stop and they were both very similar. I think I preferred Stockholm a little bit. I would love to get back up to that area in the winter. I'm loving your blog, Jay and I'm so glad you're reading and commenting!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-30558645885001285052013-10-07T06:20:06.431-07:002013-10-07T06:20:06.431-07:00I still dream about that salmon. It was the fresh...I still dream about that salmon. It was the freshest and tastiest I've ever had.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-78322619111245045852013-10-07T06:19:41.290-07:002013-10-07T06:19:41.290-07:00They had a zoo that is supposed to be really great...They had a zoo that is supposed to be really great. It was actually out on one of the islands. I wish we would have had time to visit. I guess we'll have to go back.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-71225723220970637122013-10-07T06:18:48.730-07:002013-10-07T06:18:48.730-07:00I'm so glad we got to stop and learn experienc...I'm so glad we got to stop and learn experience it for a few hours. They told us that in the winter the waterways that we toured through will all be frozen over. I can't even imagine that city in the winter. I'd love to go back.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-43821614527567522172013-10-07T06:17:43.367-07:002013-10-07T06:17:43.367-07:00That husband of mine. ::shakin' my head:: He...That husband of mine. ::shakin' my head:: He is going to get coal in his stocking this year for sure!Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-55147609566789593952013-10-07T06:17:15.473-07:002013-10-07T06:17:15.473-07:00We are definitely blogging soul sisters. Texas c...We are definitely blogging soul sisters. Texas connections, wine, expats and now the Christmas ornaments. I love decorating the tree every year and remembering all of the special places we been.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-33488037701225174582013-10-07T06:15:55.670-07:002013-10-07T06:15:55.670-07:00I had no idea either. It was fascinating. Most o...I had no idea either. It was fascinating. Most of the coastal cities we visited on the cruise were spread out over islands, including St. Petersburg.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-19102999182876376892013-10-07T06:13:47.133-07:002013-10-07T06:13:47.133-07:00Thank you, Sarah. It was such a pretty day. I di...Thank you, Sarah. It was such a pretty day. I did taste the reindeer and it was a little too intense for me. But, oh that salmon!! I would love to visit the Rockies again! Oh, and the Smokey Mountains are just heaven.Selena Joneshttp://www.selenatheplaces.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-49816551064908943432013-10-03T11:51:24.400-07:002013-10-03T11:51:24.400-07:00Your photos are lovely as always. Salmon is proba...Your photos are lovely as always. Salmon is probably one of my favorite foods, but I am not sure if I have tried reindeer. I have tried caribou and elk when I visited the rockies and I am thinking one of those might be similar to reindeer. I remember it being kind of bland, but that might of had more to do with how it was prepared than the meat itself.Sarah Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-51512989286023616192013-10-03T10:53:23.044-07:002013-10-03T10:53:23.044-07:00Thanks for sharing this with us, I never knew it w...Thanks for sharing this with us, I never knew it was spread over all those islands. See blogging is educational!topchelseagirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-28051082812687585662013-10-02T22:27:55.291-07:002013-10-02T22:27:55.291-07:00Oh that last photo is glorious!
If we had gone, I...Oh that last photo is glorious! <br />If we had gone, I would have had the salmon, and Gregory would have had the reindeer :)<br />And guess what... I collect Xmas ornaments when I travel too!Sara Louisehttp://www.sarainlepetitvillage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-68580605089948525562013-10-02T14:27:50.786-07:002013-10-02T14:27:50.786-07:00Ohh no!!! Don't eat Rudolf!!Ohh no!!! Don't eat Rudolf!!Mrs Chasing the Donkeyhttp://www.chasingthedonkey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-2693680883276980582013-10-01T10:05:08.966-07:002013-10-01T10:05:08.966-07:00I would love to go to Helsinki in the winter. It w...I would love to go to Helsinki in the winter. It would be so beautiful and different from Los Angeles!<br /><br />http://liveitinerantly.comQuyen Nguyenhttp://liveitinerantly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-62927684055427967432013-10-01T07:12:52.864-07:002013-10-01T07:12:52.864-07:00I always hear really good things about Helsinki! L...I always hear really good things about Helsinki! Looks great!Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-39348272759561021372013-10-01T07:01:24.015-07:002013-10-01T07:01:24.015-07:00I agree with Jay... it does look a bit like Stockh...I agree with Jay... it does look a bit like Stockholm. I would absolutely love to visit Finland at some point!!Rachelhttp://www.postcardsfromrachel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-38292354436704253772013-10-01T05:12:19.005-07:002013-10-01T05:12:19.005-07:00It looks like summer is definitely the time to vis...It looks like summer is definitely the time to visit Helsinki! Gorgeous blue skies, and the salmon looks delicious!Txtanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6893259165510823230.post-14267864785552344832013-10-01T04:30:02.805-07:002013-10-01T04:30:02.805-07:00It looks a lot like Stockholm! It's also anot...It looks a lot like Stockholm! It's also another city we hope to get to while living in Scandinavia - perhaps next summer!<br /><br />We also enjoy reindeer on occasion - it tastes similar to other red, game meats.Jayhttp://www.fromtheretoheretheblog.com/noreply@blogger.com