Final travel back home to Finland, 2-4.5.2016

This was a really weird feeling, heading to my last trip and this time, staying there for a longer time than just passing by, as it was during my Europe trip. The feelings were mixed, sad to leave but looking forward to go back home and meet all the people there.

So it was time for my last train trip, this time no problem and no train delays! I arrived in Travemünde late in the evening. I had to wait for the bus to get into the area and to get to the terminal, just for one stop I needed to pay 2€! But I got there safe with all my stuff (it was really a lot!) 

 2-4.5 Finnlines ferry trip from Germany to Finland

Also to get into the ship we needed to go by a small bus and drive into the ship. I decided to end my trip smoothly by not flying, but instead taking the Finnlines ferry, traveling for 28 hours on board.

Finnlines is a shipping operator and the sea transports are mostly concentrated in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Even though it is mainly used as a transport vessel, it also takes passengers and they organize programs for the customers! I got into the ferry around eleven in the evening, and took a night sauna and jumped into the whirlpool (yes there is one!). The departure from Travemünde was at 3 o'clock in the night, spending the whole Tuesday on board and arriving in Helsinki at 9 o'clock in the morning.

3.5 Tuesday

I was really surprised how nice it looked like inside! In the corridors (up), in the common deck with bars, cafes and the main restaurant, also a shop and a playground for children as well as a PlayStation room! And Wi-Fi! So it was not hard to come up with something to do during this whole day on board. My cabin was also nice, I shared it with a nice old lady that I did not know from before. But she was really nice!

I started my day with a brunch, really one of the best ones I ever had in my life! It was delicious and with this food you can easily survive through the whole trip until arriving in Helsinki. I really recommend eating the brunch! It is really worth all the money!

The weather was lovely <3 which made the trip even more nicer than it was!

 They organized bingo and I participated in it, why not? Unfortunately I did not win, but it is not the main thing. The guy who was responsible for the game was so funny so it was so much fun taking part of the game :)

(d.r): the shopping place on board. In the evening I wanted to go to the sauna again, something I have been missing during my travels. They also have a small fitness room here (d.l), so I went there first, then enjoying the sunset sitting in the whirlpool (up). Also this time I had the whole bath and sauna for myself. It was so relaxing and a good way to end my whole trip!

4.5 Wednesday

Finally: Helsinki! And still so nice weather! The ferry arrived in Vuosaari harbour and it was so beautiful here, with the archipelagos and the sea!

On the whole, 30 cities, visiting 10 countries but passing by even more towns, cities and countries. The head full of memories, phone full of photos and a bunch of new friends I will end my trip. I really loved it and recommend it for everyone! I hope you had fun following me on my trip and maybe got some ideas of where to go next :)

 A big thank you for everyone who made my trip possible, who participated in it and made it to this wonderful memorable trip! You are always welcome to visit Finland!
Tschüss, danke und auf wiedersehen!