Greetings
Hello everyone! I arrived in Helsinki 3 days ago and have decided to start this blog page for those of you interested in seeing and reading about my new start in Helsinki. I am still adjusting to the 10 hour difference time change from Portland, but I am very excited to be here. To the right is a picture of our building. It's the soft-yellow one in the middle. It's pretty glum outside today. I wish I had taken the picture yesterday when it was sunny. Below is a picture of our street, Kalevankatu. That's our building far down on the left side.
Bike culture is alive and strong in Helsinki. The city even has its fair share of fixies! But on the whole bikes are old and kind of different from what you see in Portland. Here's a typical bike for ya. Notice the reflector that swings out from the rear fork!
Finns do have an appreciation for fine sports cars such as this silver Trans Am. PDX'ers might be jealous.
I'll keep you all posted on my apartment, city architecture and life-style, any work I get, and other happenings. You may post comments to any stories or pictures I post on this page. I miss you all! --Seth
posted by Seth at 3:36 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Seth - so glad you're in touch. Keep the news coming.
Yo Seth....
I guess I am one of the "few" who really want to know about Helsinki. Poor, poor Seth, nobody cares.
It is hot as hell today (going to reach 106). So hot that soccer was canceled. That is a relief.
I just bought a sweet new bike a few weeks ago. It kicks ass over those Helsinki two-wheelers!!! Ken and I did a trip out to the coast via Vernonia. That was a fun ride. We skipped most of the 26 route as it was too crazy for us.
WHile it is great you are exploring a new life we will all miss you here in the homeland. I will keep looking at your blog. IF you can e-mail when you have made updates that would be helpful for me. I tend to forget.
Look forward to seeing more.
Rob
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