The Winter in Finland, the spring in Brussels

It´s amazing how Europe as a continent (or the European Union) is so different geographically.

It is argued that the Finns who live in Northern Europe are enjoying the best phase of the winter. The Belgians are welcoming the spring.

Having many times been a witness, I can assure you that if one can experience the real winter, now´s the time. For example, in some part of Finland, the snow is wonderfully covers the ground and decorates the trees.

“It´s time for skiing and walking with a dog on the icy lakes. If you are lucky enough, you are able to do both in the warming sun that doesn´t, however, melt the snow yet.”

It´s time for skiing and walking with a dog on the icy lakes. If you are lucky enough, you are able to do both in the warming sun that doesn´t, however, melt the snow yet.

Guess what – the snow-depth is over 1 metre in Eastern Finland meaning particularl difficulties for the homeowners. It´s a pretty heavy load for roofs.

Therefore, one can see workers shovelling the snow off. Otherwise, it could easily break up your home if you don´t remove and eliminate it.

As always, my former home village Suomussalmi in Eastern Finland has been conquerred by the snow. Our former dog Jakke Jäyhä (translated as a comic series Peanut´s Joe Cool) would not be happy what´s going on. The snow drift is blocking his view. As a defender you must have a clear view.

Meanwhile, Brussels is welcoming Ms. Spring. Literally speaking, we are living in the other reality.

The birds are building their nests. All fields are turning green and some of the flowers are showing their best in our terraces and gardens.

It´s said that the spring is springing. Unfortunately, the spring is causing annoying symptoms to persons with allengies. The consumption of allergic medicine has dramatically reached its the highest level, at least at our apartment.

Although, the rain still falls frequently making patterns the outer surfaces of the windows with beautiful drops, the shades of green make me feeling better – mentally.