During our recent trip to Finland, we spent some time at the lake and in the sea.
When I first went swimming at the Blue Lagoon, they asked me if I had done open water swimming before. Because I said yes, they assumed I knew all about wetsuits, acclimatisation and how to get rescued. I had to explain to them that in Finland, we just jump in the lake and swim. Some drown, but that must be what god intended.
We went to the same lake we’ve visited during previous trips, which makes sense because it has a nice beach, changing facilities and toilets (both just huts) and a pier to jump off if you so wish.
We also tried to find a nice beach around Uusikaupunki so we could swim in the sea. The beautiful beaches of Pori they were not.
The first one had so much plant life that whenever you swam, you ended up getting caught up in it.
Meanwhile, the second one stubbornly refused to get deep no matter how far I waded out. Venla had a good splash in that one, though.
Next time, I think it is worth the drive up to Pori. Or just swim in the lakes, which is always a pleasant experience.
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Tags: finland, lake, open water, sea, swimming
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