Una delle attivita’ piu’ amate tra i finlandesi per stare all’aria aperta e’ senz’altro il campeggio. Tutto il Paese e’ disseminato di campeggi attrezzatissimi (persino di sauna), per andarci in tenda, bungalows o camper. Ma oltre a questo, ai finlandesi piace dormire fuori anche solo per una notte, un weekend all’aria aperta e lo possono fare persino in alcuni parchi nazionali, anch’essi attrezzati per pic-nic, aree apposite per accendere il fuoco, dove arrostire salsicce o farsi il caffe’ con tanto di scorta di legna. In queste foto vedete un gruppo di persone che bivaccano nel parco di Liesjärvi: nella foto sopra stanno preparandosi la cena attorno al fuoco, nelle foto sotto vedete le loro tende.
Una panoramica del lago. Immaginate una serena notte d’ estate, con tutto attorno solo la compagnia degli uccellini che cinguettano…e in estate il concerto dura a lungo, perche’ il buio arriva tardissimo o non arriva affatto: a Somero a meta’ maggio l’oscurita’ inizia dopo le 23!
Nel parco ci sono sentieri segnati e percorsi: durante il giorno si fa trekking, canoa, birdwatching o altre attivita’ (magari per smaltire le salsicce!). Le auto rimangono nel parcheggio.
Infine, un assaggio di tramonto. Posso anche consigliarvi un libro da portare e leggere durante il lungo crepuscolo: “Il mondo di Sofia” del norvegese Jostein Gaarder. Fra le altre avventure di Sofia, si parla anche di un’esperienza fuori come questa.
Anche lei dorme fuori con voi, nel lago: e’ un’Oca del Canada. Buonanotte!
Ed ecco il link ufficiale: http://www.nationalparks.fi/en/liesjarvinp/activities
An open air night. If you like camping, in Finland you have lots of possibilities: everywhere in the country there are well equipped camping sites (equipped even with sauna!), to spend your holidays in a tent, bungalow or camper. Finnish people like going camping and enjoy their nature; they like even sleeping out only one night in the weekend and they can do it even in some national parks. For instance the one in my photos: Liesjärvi, where special structures are available, such as a fireplace with a supply of wood, a pic-nic area and a place for your tent. In the photos above, you can see a group of jolly campers making their dinner; I shot their tents too.
In the following photos: a view of the lake. Just imagine how silent and enjoyable a night like this can be: only singing birds will be your soundtrack…but be aware this soundtrack will last long: in the north night comes very late or not at all: in Somero darkness starts after 11.00 p.m. at mid-May.
In the park you can do various activities: trekking, canoeing, birdwatching or else; your car will remain in the car park. In the last photos: sunset at the lake and a Canada goose who will sleep out with you.
Long time ago I read a novel by a norwegian writer, where among other things, a night experience like this was told: “Sophie’s World” by Jostein Gaarder.
Good night!
Here’s the official link of Liesjärvi national Park: http://www.nationalparks.fi/en/liesjarvinp/activities
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che spettacolo e che esperienza
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Che meraviglia, e che alberi maestosi!
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Molto interessante. Grazie!!
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I can feel the silence and tranquility – great post & shots – so Finnish 🙂 But camping is not my thing. I have slept in a tent last time as a child, so it was long ago. Do you live in Somero, the city of Badding? It is such a beautiful place with all the many mansions and cornfields!
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the trees are amazing, you captured the essence of this place beautifully!! i am not a camper…i am a white bed sheets, room service kind of girl!!!
the pond/lake is so peaceful, so inviting!!
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Thank you very much, Debbie! I am not a camper type either…I like to sleep in my bed. Thanks for your visit!
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Yes, we live in Somero, the city of Badding and it is really a lovely place! Our little “Paratiisi”. Thanks Riitta for your kind visit and comment!
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Grazie a te, Cri! Sono contenta ti sia piaciuto il post…e il posto!
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Grazie mille, cara Nicoletta! Si tratta di un parco naturale, una zona protetta, come ce ne sono tante in questo Paese, per cui gli alberi sono molto vecchi.
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Grazie mille! Lo spettacolo e’ gentilmente offerto dalla Natura!!
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Hello, we used to camp a lot when we were younger. Now I prefer a bed. I do love the pretty scene, lovely sunsets.
Looks like a fabulous place to visit. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and weekend!
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Hello Eileen, my husband used to camp as a young man, as well, as a real Finn! Now he prefers his bed too. I am not fond of camping, but I love trekking, hiking, walking, biking… Thank you very much. Have a good weekend you too!
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Wow che meraviglia….. tu hai fatto questa esperienza?
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No, noi abbiamo camminato, visto un po’ di animali, fotografato e poi siamo tornati a casa a dormire nel nostro lettino. Ma quelli che sono rimasti fuori si devono essere divertiti parecchio… Ciao cara!
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Wonderful photos.
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Sempre I miei complimenti alla fotografa!
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Lovely place to camp.
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Lovely area!
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Grazie mille, Silvia!! Sempre felice di sentirti! Ti auguro buon weekend.
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Thanks, Jim. Happy weekend!
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Yes…a wonderful lakeside. Thanks for your visit!
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Thank you. Nature there is lovely. Thanks for your visit!
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The Finnish landscape is the best. Beautiful photos!
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Deve’essere un’esperienza davvero magnifica! direi il “4 stelle” offerto dalla natura!
Franca
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Brava Franca! Proprio cosi’: il 4 stelle offerto dalla natura finlandese. Grazie!
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Thank you very much, Marleen. The nature here is enchanting.
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With so much natural beauty, I can see why the Finns like to camp and be outside. Gorgeous sunset photos!
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Beautiful photos! The first photo of the goose is wonderful, with its reflection behind it…I love it!
Kay
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Thank you very much, Kay. Thanks for your visit!
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Thank you very much, Peter. It is great also because the night never comes. Thanks for your visit!
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Thank you very much, Kay. It was a lovely night. Thanks for your visit!
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Hello, I wanted to stop back and say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. I love the geese photos. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead.
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Yes, I linked it for the geese…Thanks Eileen. Happy new week!
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My husband and I enjoy camping, and now I know we have this in common with the Finnish people! Lovely shots.
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Thanks Angie! Nature has a soothing effect on humans. Thanks for your visit.
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