SCAI '97 Conference Photos

These photos were taken during the excursion cruise to the Suomenlinna fortress on August 19th 1997.

Yes. We waited for at least fifteen minutes after the agreed leaving time. And someone said that after we leave the dock the last participants come. So it happened. But we waited. Sorry. For those who were waving their hands on the dock.

The weather was really nice and we saw many sailboats sailing across. No big waves. Although our cruising boat was comfortable, I would have changed it for that ketch seen here..

..after cruising here and there between many isles we finally came ashore to this unique place which is one of the places listed in the World Heritage list..

..and as you can see from this gravure of the harbour we came to, Suomenlinna is also a well-known place for artists..

UFO?! No.

If you look very carefully you can see the flagpole, and if you are fond of flags please have a closer look at the official flag of Finland.

After walking through the island and through the history of Suomenlinna, here we are gathered in front of the restaurant Walhalla waiting hungry to get in.

This restaurant is built in one part of the Suomenlinna fortress. Extraordinary baronial interior and delicious cuisine.

Aah!. now we can start..

..and while discussing with each other some of us nearly forgot to eat.. " and then the crocodile opened its gap.." Joe Halpern listening to Brian Mayoh's lively stories bigger than AI ..

Special thanks for all the great people who attended the conference, the program committee, the referees, the organizing committee and invited speakers. Thanks for all, we hope to meet you again.