Trains, planes and automobiles...and a ferry.

  The title of our blog Trains Planes and Automobiles...and a Ferry was inspired by the movie and by the fact we knew this trip would involve many different modes of transport. In the end the count was:           7 planes 13 trains 8 buses 5 ferries 2 hybrid hire cars (RQ is still a sceptic)   Plus countless local trains, buses, trams, metros, tubes and 2 taxis.   Helsinki, our final destination, is a very accessible city. Accommodation is expensive so our best option is an automatic check-in hotel where the seamless digital check-in is more complicated than promised. It looks a little unloved but once we get to know her, the room is large, with a fridge and microwave, basic but comfortable and centrally located to allow wonderful access to the city.   The public transport allows us to move around with freedom and convenience. The trams are fabulous. Finland prides itself on style and design and its famous Design Museum is a must see. Glorious