Britt & I have saved the more “tourist-y” things to do with our visitors, and this past weekend we had a whopping 3 guests, so we all went on a tour of Turku Castle (until this time Britt & I had just ridden around with our bikes on several occasions. Surprisingly, there isn’t a fence … More Medieval Times
Took a day trip on our bikes to neighboring Ruissalo Island. It was a long bike ride, but it was a beautiful trail to ride along! When on the island we were able to see back to the Finnish shore and the Turku Castle. Ruissalo is a small island with several farms and camping areas. … More A Trip to the Åland Islands
A lot has changed in the past two months since we arrived here in Turku. Everything is in bloom and the past week we’ve had an unusual heat wave, reaching into the mid 80’s during the day! Along with the start of the summer season is the tourist season. Now it’s not uncommon to hear … More Then & Now
The Wild Rose 