Michael’s diary: The rhythm of late Summer in Finland
Michael’s diary captures a week of rain, fishing, and berry picking in Finland. A glimpse of slow living, family, and Nordic summer.
Simple living in rural Finland
Michael’s diary: Week Four Monday It’s been a little over a month since I arrived at my cousins place. Time really does fly. I know the saying well, and yet, it comes as a surprise nonetheless. I’ve gotten accustomed to the lifestyle here, to a degree. It is simple living, and it’s growing on me….
Michael’s diary: Week Three
Citizenship and small victories Monday My third Monday of life in rural Finland with my cousin. I found time really goes quickly when you’re busy hauling rocks back and forth. Or uprooting plants and trimming the overgrowth underneath the midday sun. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Was it tough? Of…