One March afternoon, a few students from abroad and I had an opportunity to try snowshoeing near the lake in a place called Kuhamaja. The trip was guided by a student from a nature guide training course and it was kind of an exam for him. We were not mean and so we did not try to fake any injuries or other similar mishaps to see how he would try to solve them. However, some challenging questions were asked since many of the students study biology. The guide did not falter and showed his knowledge of a wide range of subjects. He also proved to be very self-sacrificing – providing less prepared students with his own clothes. A few items more and he would have to guide us naked. After the snowshoeing trip in the forest and on the lake, we headed to a small hut where we enjoyed roasted sausages and everybody could also try to prepare and taste l\u00e4tty (Finnish pancakes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spring is finally here! At least in the Finnish sense of the word. I could also experience some Finnish Easter traditions. In part, they are similar to the Czech ones. Kids also go from door to door bringing willow twigs decorated with ribbons and reciting some rhymes. As for the Czech Republic, the difference is that only boys go and do very different things with those twigs than the Finnish kids (watch some video with Czech Easter traditions for better understanding). I was also recommended to try a traditional Finnish Easter dessert \u2013 m\u00e4mmi (a kind of rye porridge). The Finns themselves told me that not everybody likes it and that it does not look very pretty. I did not get discouraged and bought quite a big box of it. It was not that bad as I expected, but everything in moderation, so it is now in my freezer waiting for some special guests. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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