Fredrikshamn, Finland: memories from the past

Fredrikshamn, Finland
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This is a view that I was used to almost 20 years ago when I did my military officers training with class RUK 177 (Ukkopekka). It was during a very cold winter, and I will never forget this time

Flight back to Dallas from Tampa

The final leg by American Airlines from Tampa to Dallas was uneventful. We got good service from American Airlines and we were even upgraded so it was a smooth ride in first class. After this type of a vacation, I just have to say that "it was worth it".

Back in Tampa after a very nice cruise

I have to say, this cruise was perfect and the water in the very eastern part of Caribbean was so clear that it is very hard to even explain. We had decided to stay one night in the hotel in Tampa, in the very downtown area. The weather was not cooperating the day we arrived, there were multiple showers, but that did not matter as our Hilton hotel was a perfect place to stay and relax. There is a movie theater by the cruise terminal in Tampa so we had a chance to check out the latest Batman movie. Not bad, I would say... This cruise was better than the Royal Caribbean last summer, so I have to say that Carnival Cruise can also surprise you nicely!

Not having to give up gym during a cruise

One of the things that makes cruises nice is that one does not have to give up regular lifestyle such as working out in a gym. Carnival Legend has a full-blown gym that is in the 10th floor (you can not get higher) with an overview of the ocean. Very cool and nice to work out.

Roatan Island, Honduras: close to be a paradise

Today we arrived to the beautiful island of Roatan tha resides north of mainland Honduras. This island is the most island that I have ever seen in my life and we visited bothanical gardens, butterfly and bird sanctuary and finally the beautiful Westend of the island which is a small village maybe 20 minutes from the port we had docked at.

This is an island where we need to return one of these days. Honduras is bordered with Mexico and Guatemala.