I had booked a flight arriving that morning, so the introductory lecture was a big foggy.
The welcome dinner was held at a restaurant just across from Senate Square.
In a game depicting the Finnish heritage, a competition of hammering …
… and sawing preceding the drinking songs.
Besides attending the summer school lectures, I managed to squeeze in sightseeing. Minna took me over to see the Design Factory. Continue reading “2009/08/24-29 HSE, Senate Square, Design Factory, WeeGee“
Without automobiles in this area, pedestrians have to watch out for oncoming trams.
Sculpture provided a scenic touch to the walk.
Approaching the harbour, the Esplanadi is a wide pedestrian boulevard with traffic running down both sides.
The statue of Runeberg is a landmark where birds conveniently perch. Continue reading “2008/08/25 Kluuvikatu, Esplanadi, Kauppatori, Kappeli: Helsinki“