My erasmus in Turku

Travels:Aland The Finnish weather has being very kind with us so far, sunny days did not leave. For this reason, spending a weekend in Mariehamn (the main town of Aland) is being an awesome experience. Aland is a complex of islands in Finnish territory and it is located between Finland and Sweden. The islands are in total more than 6.500 and the official Language is actually Swedish. Getting to Aland from Turku is pretty simple, there are two different ferry lines (Viking Line and Silja Line) that go there daily and it takes about 5 hours. The ferry time is pretty awesome itself, 5 hours sailing in the Baltic sea through the Archipelago, enjoying the beautiful landscapes. The town center and countryside in Mariehamn are lovely. The nature and the architecture of the building are very beautiful. We were so lucky to meet a friend’s friend who showed us around and told us that some stuff about the town. She told us that most of the houses in town

Nature:Savojarvi Lake It is weekend again and the good weather is still holding on. This means that it is the perfect time for a daytrip and an hike. The national park where the lake Savojarvi is situated is just 30 minutes away from Turku city and it is quite easy to get there by bus. It was very  nice to walk in the nature, enjoying the view of the Finnish forest and landscape.  It took about 8 kilomiters before my friends and I realised we where walikng in the wrong direction (opposite direction from the lake), but when we found our way again it was pretty easy to follow the path around Savojarvi shores. It is even nicer whe you get to discover that, at the end of the long walk, you can enjoy a coffe and a little cake in a very small and cozy "Kioski" in the middle of the nature. It is also possible to do a BBQ in an area nearby the kiosky,  I Would love to go back to do it. I would definitely raccomand the place to all the nature lovers.

Nature:Ruissallo The weekend has arrived and that means that is time for a day excursion! If you are a turist here in Turku I think you should go and visit Ruissalo. Ruissalo is an Island that is close to the city centre of Turku. You just need to catch a bus (number8) and in few minutes you will be surrounded by the beautiful and wild nature of Finland. I went in the morning  with a group of crazy trekking-lover friends and we walked all around the Island and all the way back to Turku city centre (20Km).                                                                            We just stopped on the way in a cozy, wooden cottage for a nice coffe and  tipical cinammon pastries. The way was long but it was 100% Worth !! I think I will go back there often since is very close to the city.