Baltic Sea Cruise- Part Two (Estonia to Sweden to Finland) Jon: After our bustling tour through Russia, the next day brought a new city – Tallinn, Estonia. I had brought a walking guide for the Old Town section. There was a feel of historical charm before we even arrived. A brief walk from the ship brought... Continue Reading →
2017 – Cruising to Russia
Baltic Sea Cruise- Part One (Finland to Russia) Jon: After 16 days apart, it was finally time to reunite with Amy in Helsinki, Finland. My friend and neighbor, Randy, helped me with a ride to catch the airport shuttle. I was soon off from Denver to Minneapolis where I’d briefly see my parents and sister.... Continue Reading →
2017 – Four Finnish Favorites
Amy: Growing up in northern Minnesota, I have many memories of my mom talking about her Finnish ancestry. Being 100% Finnish, she always had a desire to visit the homeland of her grandparents. In July 2017, my mom (Judy), sister (Jen), and I were able to turn that desire into reality. Here are my four favorite... Continue Reading →








