The Winter in Finland, the spring in Brussels
It´s amazing how Europe as a continent (or the European Union) is so different geographically.
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Taking shoes off – differences
I don´t have personal experiences with the Japaneses. However, I think I could enjoy their company. That is to say I admire their habit of taking shoes off when entering a house. This is a similar with the Finnish culture.
The snow and the Belgians
I came back recently from a well-deserved vacation in Finland. I needed to recharge my batteries by skiing and sitting in a sauna. During my absence the snow and coldness have been changed the ordinary lives of the Belgians. There is more snow than even in Helsinki.
Voting in Brussels
For the first time I voted in municipality election abroad. My advance polling station was the Embassy of Finland here in Brussels.
Eating crayfish at a Swedish party
Yesterday we were invited to join a special occasion. We were one of those lucky guests enjoying the exceptional atmosphere of a Crayfish party (Kräftskiva).
Now I am Ms. Haverinen…
It´s amazing how my name seems to be difficult to pronounce and write correctly here in Brussels.
This is Monsieur *averinen (without H-letter) calling
I have a normal name. My name is Antti Haverinen, a typical Finnish surname. In Belgium I have faced a new challenge. How to explain my name on the phone?
Acting as an environmentalist
I have been recycling different items for long time in Finland. However, I am feeling a bit puzzled when it comes to be a responsible here in Belgium.