Another long day. Up at 5:30 to catch the tram into Helsinki train station, then onto the SPB train.

This evening we took a stroll around to get our bearings and find some food. The options in the shop across the road are extremely Russian and limited (some look familiar). For sups we found a local cafe/deli/canteen and had a typical meal. Mash with meat and cabbage, V had some sort of quiche. Not good by any means, but compared to Norway, dirt cheap. So cheap that my stomach is vocalizing its discontent and plotting its revenge as I type this post.

The weather for tomorrow looks miserable but the forecasts have not been accurate yet. We intend to spend the whole day at and around the Hermitage. By all accouts it will be awesome.

– Posted from my iPhone