travelling allrite

For all my complaints about the hotel, I still slept soundly last night. Then again, I could probably have lain down on concrete and slept, I was that tired. It's been a long time since we had a proper European breakfast in a hotel. The Japanese call their buffets "Vikings" so perhaps it was appropriate to have on in the land of the Vikings. After breakfast we set out to explore Copenhagen and, if we have time, head over to Malmo in Sweden as well. We purchase a Copenhagen card from the tourist office, probably a waste of money, then follow the trail on their map. It's been a while since we explored a European city and experienced the history and grand architecture. Copenhagen has more than its fair share of churches, palaces and other major buildings. We begin along the Stroget shopping street, full of brand stores and tourist junk, then detour to the Vor Frue Church with its statues of Moses and David. Nearby is Copenhagen University with it own...

I've long wanted to fly Finnair. I always envisaged them as clean and smooth, but will they meet my expectations? After a buffet breakfast at the Hatago Inn we packed our bags and checked out. On the way to the Rinkutown train station we stopped in at the Trial Super centre, a combination of a supermarket and cheap department store. Picked up a few last minute items, then caught the train back to the airport. Check in is smooth, my backpack encased in a Finnair plastic bag. Then more shopping at the airport, except it was mostly browsing. Our Finnair Airbus A350 sits waiting for us at Gate 6. Once I stepped inside I am delighted to see that the interior was just as good as I imagined it to be. The A350 cabin felt more spacious than the 787-8 we'd flown up in (it's wider). The colours are white, with pale grey fabric seats with light green pillows and blankets. The crew are dressed smartly, some older, some younger, but all very friendly. Announcements ...