The "polar dip" was definately interesting. The first dip was really cold but the next 4 dips did not feel that bad.Your skin felt like it was tingling in the sauna after being so cold. Later on I felt very relaxed so I think the Finns definately have something going on. It is definately better than rolling in hard snow before going in the hot tub. That hurts. It was also great that Tiina from my host family enjoyed this experience for the first time. I hope you go many more times...and you too Hakan! Sisu!
Tonight I also enjoyed the Finnish dessert mämmi. It is made from rye and malt. It is nasty by itself but if you eat it with cream and sugar it is pretty good. We also enjoyed many licorice tasting candies.
Tonight is a sad night because we are leaving tomorrow and the people of Pietarsaari have been great. We will definately miss our host families. It is hard to believe that a week has already gone by!
Hi again!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see you dared trying the extremes (both the swim and mämmi)! I hope your GSE tour continues a success and enjoy Vaasa! See you soon again!
Best regards,
Karin
That polar dip looks sooo cold, glad you guys sucked it up and tried it though. You have to do it all while you have the chance.
ReplyDeleteEep! It makes Waskesui look like a hot tub! Keep up the good work.
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