We wish all of our readers a Happy May Day! Like other political parties, the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) organized May Day celebrations around the country. We visited the event held in Matinkylä, Espoo, next to the Iso Omena shopping center. In attendance from Kokoomus were Paula Uitti, Janne Tähtikunnas, Espoo Mayor Jukka Mäkelä, and …
Look, our Dragon tree is blooming! I recommend the dragon tree to everyone who wants a showy houseplant that is quite easy to keep alive and is also said to work as an effective air purifier. It won’t be bothered by the winter either unlike many other houseplants.”
Strömberginkoski is a small waterfall in the Mätäjoki River flowing through the district of Pitäjänmäki in north-western Helsinki. The fall is located in the Strömberg park area, south of Strömbergintie road. In the fall, the water drops about 3 meters over an almost vertical rock cliff. The place offers a peaceful resting place for busy …
I found an old photo from my photo archive from the early 2000s of a monk pointing out the San Andreas Fault on Highway 280 south of San Francisco. I tried to ‘fix’ the photo in the Photoshop and then in the Luminar Neo. Both original and ‘improved’ are below side by side. You may …
Finally spring has arrived. Should you ever visit Helsinki, Kauppatori is a must! It is one of the most significant marketplaces in Helsinki, Finland. It is located on the southern edge of the historic center, at the bottom of South Harbor Bay. Though over the years it has lost is significancy as a food ‘store’ for …
We wish happy easter to all our readers. Summer is just around the corner and sooner than we realize the the gardening work is due.
In the coming week I’ll be focusing on photography. On Monday and Tuesday, I’ll be continuing my course on the basics of Photoshop. On Wednesday, I’ll be studying digital photography and finally on Thursday, I’ll be taking studies in WordPress. Although I already know the basics (and more) of these topics, I’d like to start …
Espoon Rantaraitti is a unique recreational and outdoor route that follows Espoo’s waterfront coastline. The route runs almost continuously from the border of Helsinki to the border of Espoo and Kirkkonummi, covering a distance of over 40 kilometers. The route is developed further despite opposition from landowners.
We wish to all our readers Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
The community of Sipoo sows sunflower seeds every year in two fields just a short distance from Helsinki for anyone to pick up sunflowers at no cost while the city of Espoo charges small payment for the same!
