Sue's purchases and travels

The Helsinki Flea Market

What most shoppers think of when Finland is mentioned.



Crazy Flea Market prices this framed photo (not 14K!) was marked at 50 Euros....over $50!

Our ship docked in a Sunny Helsinki Sunday morning.  Peter, David and I took the shuttle into town and then went immediately to the Flea market.  I think the cruise ships have spoiled the sellers at these sales.  The prices, in general, were unbelievably high!  I am having trouble posting photos from the ship but eventually you will see the shot I took of a small oval frame with an antique photo priced at 50 Euro...which is $60!  The prices were ok if found in an antique shop but crazy high for people selling from card tables!  I did find a few people with some more sensible prices so will be bringing home some fun Arabia pieces including the small plates featuring Sami which were so popular in the shop last Christmas.  The sunny shopping had us ready for a relaxing lunch.  We strolled to the Esplanade where we dined alfresco on some great classic Scandinavian salads while people watching the Finns and tourists.  After lunch we visited one of the several Marimekko shops located in Helsinki before heading back to the ship laden with our packages.