Finnish Summer is very short, it rains quite a lot too, so when the sun shines we enjoy going out whether for a road trip, hanging out, strolling etc. Its nice to see people making the most out of it. Summer back home in the Philippines is not as big deal as in here. I see people sun bathe in the park or on the beach even on their balcony. I see people prefer sitting outside on a cafe. People queue for ice cream. People purchasing flowers to decor or grow. I see people post on facebook how they celebrate and bask in the joy of summer.
The nights here are long and bright, the sun dawns around midnight. At night, kids can be seen playing outdoors, people strolling with their babies or walking with their dogs etc,.
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| Ella at one of our summer night stroll, around 7pm |
Our baby has had a change on her sleep pattern and won't sleep until its around midnight. We have a dark curtain in our bedroom, we had to close our windows and minimize turning on the lights as we try to prepare her to bed. I heard from another parents how their kids reasons out that its not yet time to sleep because its not yet dark. Oh how challenging it can be putting kids to bed at night when its bright outside, especially for foreigners living in Finland who are used to almost regular sunrise and sunset.
Yes, summer is no doubt the best time of the year in Finland but that does not exempt it from people's grumbling. You can still hear someone say its too hot! Or complain about mosquitoes and other insects brought about by the this season. Imagine what people say when it rains or when the temperature drops in between when its supposed to be summer.
Nevertheless, its still the Finnish Summer, better enjoy it while it lasts.
