A Finnish Fortress!

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Mama: We toured Suomenlinna Island today where there is a Fortress, which is now a UNESCO site. It was used and occupied during the wars. We went through some military museums and had a nice day. Still feeling the heat, though. And I learned a little more about Finns. They seem to really enjoy raisins! I can only imagine how crazy things might get here at Halloween... šŸ‘»
Bun: We got to see lots of museum and we got to ride in something. There was a lady soilder and she was dressed for hiding. And we got twisty ice cream cones! They were great. 
Bud: The lady soilder was a sniper and she was dressed in camouflage. We got to go in a jet and a submarine and saw a little girl that died in the war. They have to join the military here and learn how to do combat in snow. 




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