I'm too tired to write anything but I felt this picture needed to be shared. I had a wonderful day with teachers and students in their classrooms and I'm already learning so much - in very subtle and powerful ways - about how Finnish teachers interact with their students.
I had no idea of the beauty of people or location I would find in Joensuu before I arrived; it is nothing short of spectacular. No matter how long I'm here, the time I spend here will be too short.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that there seems to be a dense forest in the distance. Have you visited? Is it a tree farm? open space?
I haven't been very far beyond my 3 mile walking trail and the university and town center. Yesterday I went to dinner on the east side of Joensuu and saw the river - that was beautiful! I think what you're seeing is the forest on the other side of the river. Maybe I can get there next week.
DeleteOh my gosh. These photos are insanely beautiful. That top photo is unreal. I love how you capture the light in these.
ReplyDeleteHugs from So Cal. (It's in the thirties at night here, cold for us.)
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Hi M! Thank you for all your kind notes - it's wonderful to hear from you. As you can tell, the light here is amazing and captivating and enthralling and addicting. What a wonderful treat it was to find out it isn't just cold and dark here, it's amazingly beautiful in winter light! Who would have known? Stay warm!!! Hugs to you, too. J
DeleteLone tree: a delightfully tranquil scene thank you Janet. Your friend MSW suggested I drop by and I'm glad she did.
ReplyDeleteHi Peter! Thank you!
DeleteYou are definitely getting some great pictures - I want to see the bus stop that seems to be a primary location in your life! Also what does the actual university look like?
ReplyDeleteI have pictures of the university but they haven't fit into any of the posts so far. Stay tuned. I'll get there!
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