In Helsinki- trip to Suomenlinna island.

Approaching Suomenlinna, a 20 minute trip from Helsinki's South Harbour. The huge Viking Line ferry is arriving from Tallinn in Estonia.

On Suomenlinna. Can you see the small beach in the background? People were still sunbathing and swimming there at 8.30pm, having spent the whole day there.

Sandy is happy among the cannons!

Beers and friendly discussions on the way back to Helsinki from Suomenlinna. It was still around 25C at 9.30pm!

Back on the mainland, we strolled around the city centre in the warmth of a sultry July evening.