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March 31 – April 1: Tapiola 2

More from Tapiola.

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I'm not sure what kind of bird this is, but its plumage is striking.

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An amphitheater outside Kulttuurikeskus; in the background is the swimming hall.

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Looking out to the pool and the hotel from a lounge inside Kulttuurikeskus.

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The center has a number of Aaltoesque elements, though it's of more recent vintage.

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Lots of levels.

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Tapiolan Keskustorni (Central Tower), one of the oldest buildings in Tapiola.

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Another area inside Kulttuurikeskus.

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A school (elementary school, I think) nearby.

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Mini-Tapiola: a model of the center of Tapiola, in the center of Tapiola. More like Meta-Tapiola.

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There's also this big shopping center.

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Back at the apartment: a beautiful afternoon.

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Refractohs.

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An unusual queue of trams in Merisotilaantori.

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The sun explodes atop Kamppi.