Woo-hoo! I finally got the day ticket! It's a travel pass in Helsinki♪

I couldn't find a R-kioski that sells a day ticket I was seeking last night. The IC card type is sold at a R-kioski or a travel agency, and the paper type card is sold in a vending machine. My priority was buying the former because it gets effective right after you make it touch the card reader and the green lamp lights up. On the other side, the latter's usable time is counted from the purchasing time.

I remember there was a vending machine on the platform. Now my plan was getting on the tram immediately after I got a paper type day ticket.

A fresh morning on Saturday. I was heading to Helsingin rautatieasema (Helsinki central station).

STOCKMANN. The large shopping mall in the heart of Helsinki with eight stories above ground and two below. Check it out! I will definitely come here later.

Rautatientori (station square).  This is the starting point of my journey in Helsinki.

I chose English for the explanation of how to use the machine, and could buy my day ticket somehow❤︎ I am glad😂  So, this is the paper type. I got a day ticket for 3 days for myself, and it started right now.

With a day ticket, you can travel on trams, the Metro, buses, commuter trains and Suomenlinna ferry. It allows you to travel in the Helsinki region for 1-7 days.

Ateneumin taidemuseo. The largest museum in Finland. I'm glad to see Japanese kanji 美 in Finland. It's impressive.

There comes a tram! I will find another tram which goes to Hakaniemen Kauppahalli (market hall) as soon as possible. I'd love to have a breakfast there. My cinnamon roll, I'll be there soon😍

Alright, let's go!

I am still proud of Japan.

I've read some news Japanese people are accused of spreading coronavirus here and there, around the world. Still, I feel Japan has a great history and art. Of course Japan has good sides and bad sides.

A building built over a railroad station is decked out with cherry blossoms.

I was impressed by followong videos. Making use of the present bitter experience, I hope Japan will resume peacefulness and attract numerous visitors from all over the world more than ever.

Tokyo Tokyo - Unstoppable Journey - Full version

Tokyo Tokyo - Old meets New - Exciting version

Tokyo Tokyo - Old meets New - Unique version

Tradition meets new. Graft new customs onto old traditions.    -   Revive, Japan!

I am praying for world peace,

Rose

Mother Nature of Michigan in March, 2020【photographed by Collie】

The truth is still the truth, even if no one believes it.

A lie is still a lie, even if everyone believes it.

Don't be impressed by money, followers, degrees and titles.

Be impressed by kindness, integrity, humility and generosity.

Oh no! Kanniston Leipomo is closed on Saturday!!!

My guide book said Kanninston Leipomo is open on Saturday. So I was going to have a coffee & cinnamon roll for breakfast there.

I left Hotel St.George and started walking towards Kanninston Leipomo, which information fascinated me with a Finnish cinnamon roll. What is it like? 😍 I get excited just thinking about it.

It's a clear and very pleasant morning♪

 The road runs alongside Vanha Kirkkopuisto(Old Church Park). What a wonderful location Hotel St.George is built in! There is such a place for relaxation and refreshment just across the street.

Again, I took a photo of the blossoming tree. Maybe I haven't seen this plant in Japan.

Then, I crossed the street...   Here it is!   Oh???

Kanniston Leipomo is closed!!!!! 😱  Oh my!!! 💦

Oh, that's too bad~~~~~.  I thought Kanniston Leipomo in Annankatu is open on Saturday.
All right, I'll come back here again during my stay in Helsinki. I will stick to this plan.

I'm taking off.  Let's enjoy walking in the park instead. When you travel, the unexpected is sure to happen.

Changing the plan is one of the real pleasures.

Old church Park in the morning was really peaceful and beautiful.

In my mind, there is another place where I can enjoy Finnish cinnamon roll.   Plan B!

All sold out due to coronavirus! So I made a face mask myself. :)

A face mask can't avoid virus. But I needed it in case I cough or sneeze. It's common courtesy to put it on one's face when it happens. Face masks are already sold out, so I decided to make it by myself. I got a pair of cotton 100% handkerchieves and a ball of white wool, which is antibacterial. Wow! A dollar shop is great!

And... My challenge has started☆

Finished!!!!!    Finally it's done!!!!!    |(^o^)/〜〜＊

My lovable face mask💖

This became my precious one. A washable mask that I can wear again and again♪♪♪
I just wanted one for me.  I have one now!   I can feel relieved.
I'll keep it in my bag from tomorrow😊

Do you want to make a mask that you can wash and use repeatedly?  Oh... I know it requires some time...but once you made it, I'm sure it would be your original LOVELY one.

Rose

a March photo of my calendar is Michigan!

Hey! Did you change the calendar!? March has started!

I turned my month-by-month calendar on the wall and...

 

found it's Michigan!

Dramatic sunrise at Lake Huron. The rock has eroded over thousands of years due to waves.

Spring is almost here. I feel like, it's already here🌸
I'm hoping spring will come soon in Michigan, and in your countries, too...

Full of the joys of spring,

Rose

PJAZZA - a Roman touch Helsinki restaurant I visited on Friday night

I walked to the pizza restaurant for my dinner as I planned. It is very closed to my hotel and suitable to enjoy a modest luxury though the prices are high in Finland when you dine out. On the arrival day in Finland, it was a pretty good choice.

You are almost there. Can you see the yellow flag on the right-hand side?

There was a couple who were looking into the menu on the outer wall. I also looked it through, but 

entered the restaurant almost directory! 

Let's celebrate the first night in Helsinki!  I ordered a glass of sparkling wine☆

It is a cheerful Italian-style restaurant full of local Finnish people.  Cheerful, what's more, trendy.

PJAZZA http://pjazza.fi is in the heart of Helsinki. 

DIAVOLA      spicy salami   tomato source   mozzarella   basil

There was not a half-sized pizza.  So, this is the one I ordered.  I ate all of it by my self!!!

It was salty, and dense. However, I might not have felt like that if I had devided it into 2 or 3 people. 

BIG finger food to go with wine, right? ww

Food with a Roman touch*

The pizzas are made in accordance with Italian tradition with original recipes. 

I came back to my quiet room of the hotel St.George.

I like a Finnish chair with simple and practical design. 

A provided pillow also makes me feel I am in Finland.  It's a long day.  It is about time to go to bed...

I had a pleasant time at the traditional Italian pizza restaurant in Finland. It was an interesting night.