Life in Finland (and beyond)

• Bucket list ride for bike riders in the capital region: Tuusulanjärvi 2 years ago The on-going pandemic has really stretched a lot of people thin. At least on my own behalf I can say that life has changed a LOT since the last time I wrote here. That’s a discussion for next time. It has been an AGE since I have written here. How are you?! —– Summer is […]
• Winter is here - try this at home! 3 years ago Happy New Year everyone! Now that we are a week and a bit into 2021 and winter has FINALLY made a return to southern Finland; here is something you can try at home: Ice lanterns. These are easy, but you have to make sure you keep an eye on the bucket. I have a friend […]
• Merry Christmas! Hyvää Joulua! 3 years ago It’s been a helluva year, let me tell ya. I have not felt like writing anything lately because life has just been a huge drain. I know other people feel the same way. Hopefully it will get better and we leave 2020 behind soon enough. In any case, I would like to wish you all […]
• Glimsjoki nature trail 3 years ago Yesterday I took a walk on the Glimsjoki nature trail here in Espoo. If you follow the map, you start from the Träskända manor (in the Järvenperä area. The trail is a bit rough in parts and Glimsjoki isn’t much of a river (more like a creek), but it’s a nice trail and takes about […]
• On coronavirus, part II 4 years ago This entry contains my own opinions and observations about the coronavirus situation in Finland and in my personal life. You are free to disagree. All comments on my blog are moderated, so any abusive remarks towards me or my opinions will not be approved. … We’re into week 5 of being at home...

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