Distance Average Speed Max Speed 32.7 km 9.6 km/h 25.6 km/h Uneventful trip on Ferry. Long wait at Helsinki railway station. Thought had compartment to self, but slightly drunk Finnish dock worker appeared just after train had started. Got some sleep, but train seemed to have square wheels. Got sled sorted out quite quickly and after helping to get a couple of other groups off I left after lunch. Headed N and found Marco’s special route never driven before. Went
Category: Sledding
2007 Trip – Day 1
Ick, uck! Sleepless (almost) night on the train arriving hungry and thirsty at 0605. Unfortunately, bus station doesn’t open until 0700. A kind Finn directed me to a very small kiosk, but they could only sell me a fizzy drink and a Mars bar which made my teeth hurt. I took refuge in the railway station waiting room and was the first customer at the bus station. A grumpy lady sold me a Jurmu ticket together with a tea and