Moving back to Helsinki today. Haven’t lived there since 2012. Why now? I watched Kaurismäki’s latest film earlier this year and there was a scene with an old tram. As it screeched its way through a corner, I knew in that moment it was time to return to the city of my youth. I shall ride those magnificient green mechanical beasts once again (voices sang!) cruising along the Helsinkian streets, perhaps going nowhere (which some say is the best place in town). Look at those beauties!
My wilderness years (2019-2024) are over, for now.