Savonlinna, Finland

On Thursday morning we jumped on a train to go to Savonlinna. This was an experience because we didn't realy know how our railpasses worked and if they were valid on the particluar trains (it turns out they weren't) but we got there and didn't have to pay anything so sweet!

We stopped at a place called Lappeenranta thinking it would be good sight seeing. Don't always trust that guide book. The main attraction the town had was some giant sandcastles down by the bay. These were still under construction so they were a bit of a let down, but still cool enough.

Back on the train and we made it to Savonlinna, what a place! I would draw comparison to Wanaka, with a big medevil castle!

This was a great place to stay, we were only there one night but I could have easily spent more time there.

Usual story - sightseeing (through the castle), wandering aimlessly through town, watching life go by...

We went out of course and had a pretty reasonable if low key night out in a great little town.