helsinki.lake.circuit

you've other thing in your mind but when you walk out the hotel, you follow your heart and walk along the lake just opposite your hotel, not in straight line but in circle.  that's about 6 km total in distance and it's definitely worth the run walk around toolo bay area.

starting from the opera house clockwise,  walk along the pedestrian path beside the water, you're rewarded with some superb view like this...

and interesting flowers and fruits

as you walked further, you discovered some secret spots that frequented by locals. the coffees are cheaper...

finns just sun tanning, chatting away, reading or day dreaming, just blend into the nature.

you passed by some beautiful cottage houses, these houses are secluded and have the best lake view in the summer

and you pause at a cafe for a cold latte, by then you're at the opposite side of the lake where you can view your hotel directly.

and from here you crossed the bridge and walk around the other lake where plenty of boats docked, another serene setting and needless to say, you walk and stop, occasionally sit on a free bench just to take in the scenery.  this city is not new to you but yet every encounter in the summer time is so special, especially when the sky are blue.
with this circuit, you're officially more than a tourist, almost a local, enjoying helsinki summer at its best!

psalm 17:8 ' keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me in the shadow of your wings', this verse kept popping up in your spirit particularly when you're searching for a shadow place to rest or to avoid the sun light.  and it's your prayer that you remain as apple in God's eye and that you know for sure God is your shelter and will provide you His protection. it's always amazing when you get this close to God while you're appreciating the nature and the nature almost speaking to you.

enjoying the blue, but feeling absolutely bliss and blessed!