the other day

it was raining furiously

Lake Höytiäinen, Häikänniemi

the day was warm
the water was cool

for a beach there are better ones
though I liked the quietness
and it was beautiful there

warm days

daydreaming
swimming

Koli National Park

it was so beautiful and perfect there
feeling so good and empowered

about koli national park

one day

picnicking
dancing, swimming
watching the setting sun

long walks

the day was warm
and it was beautiful there

winter swimming

and sunbathing
water +2°C
air -2°C

4 times in cold water
4 times in sauna
..feeling just superb!

(pictures taken by a friend)

far

further and further
I walk

wide open
unbounded and free
happy and at ease
I feel

strong enough now

this winter
it took a long time 

to form a tough surface

soon

the skiing season is about to begin
at night they switched the snow cannons on

at Tahkovuori

it was worth climbing up

grey

raining
and almost raining

first snow

yesterday
there was sleet, and
bicycling was no fun at all.

today
the sleet was frozen.
i left my bike home and
enjoyed the whiteness.

quay

watching the scenery on a breakwater. 

in town - part 2

A new bridge and plenty of new houses are being built.
In future this scenery will look a lot different. 

in town

the day was sunny

and the colours of autumn were bright

wind was blowing

it was like another world
with all that noise the waves were making.

water

the water is 5.5 °C.
it's time to start winter swimming season, they say.

by the lakeside

warm days are gone, i think.

bird tower

liked the view a lot.
didn't see too many birds,
though i think we weren't really looking.