So, later a few greetings from my back rooms in Bremen. The settling was faster than expected and my captured on Christmas day cold I am sometimes come to the completeness, upload all the missing photos. So it is now a Riga album, and the first and second Lapland galleries I have filled with some photos of Andi. In addition, a few pictures at the Jyväskylän Winterimpressionen have been added, and here and there, I've added something.
That was it now but really ... comes a happy new year!
So then, this is my last post for the time being is to be direct from Finland. As written, starting Sunday afternoon I'm back to be found in the home, just in time for Christmas. Then I will of course: Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thank all our loyal readers for your interest. I hope that my posts at least a little what could give of my everyday life here. I for one had a great time with lots of great people and insane impressions (oh yeah, was the study also ok;)). Still looking for a travel destination: Finland is more than worth it.
Before an hour and Daniela is again left for Austria, now I'm all alone in this big house - but would have my old new roommate for now just sitting in the plane for them to change it which, at least for the last night in Jyväskylä. On Sunday we fly back to the Bremen airport and my semester is over.
the last night we spent here, among other things, to exchange photos of our trips. I do have soo many self made, but there are however a few unique pieces. A few of them, especially as an addendum to Inaribären, I will of course divulged.
Andi has somehow managed to photograph the Northern Lights. So one can at least hint about what has since played in the sky. The images are unprocessed. To complete
again because of the much-heralded Lapland, and I'm still overwhelmed. The long trip - twelve hours by train and five hours by car - have more than paid off for this magnificent landscape. Compared to the first trip in October we had of course been much more darkness. But even though (or rather say, because) the sun at midday on or has been destroyed, and the vieeel slower than it is in the southern intrinsically safe realms is accustomed, the days were actually mainly from solar to sub-programs, and from morning to afternoon at half past nine to three. Luckily it was cloudy rare. The whole thing then Lapland in a snowy landscape: endless expanses and small mountains, forests, semi-frozen lakes - just fantastic. After the previous long abstinence sun here in Jyväskylä was the sun, or what we have understood from her, so impressive. Especially on the five-hour return trip, we have seen the whole "routine" and are driven by a stunning backdrop to the next. It is therefore forgiven me also that, most of the over 100 pictures this time of sky, landscape and street - but I could not just leave and had to try to capture impressions. If you take the photos and the videos this time reflect, look at rest, which can perhaps understand to some extent.
What typical winter Lapland associations are there? Cold, snow, desert, Husky sleigh, Santa, northern lights, reindeer. The first: it was cold not at all, unfortunately, the mercury fell below the 0 ° C limit rarely easy. This is what one is not yet December 400km north of the Arctic Circle! As it was in Jyväskylä and probably in Germany even colder. Too bad, -20 ° C, but they do sometimes. Well, accordingly, it was also difficult with the snow, at least was concerned, what snow. Compared to Southern and Central Finland was up there at least still old. Who is then transformed by light rain and the temperature in mirror-smooth, frosting-like white paint, which was considered very pretty. Glassy but only off the streets. These were all evacuated very beautiful and diversified as driving was no problem.
wilderness? Yes, and how. But just the epitome of Finnish recovery. Our rather small hut stood alone 40km west of Ivalo, close to the Russian border, right on Lake Inari . It was really quiet. The Mökki course, was how to present it to a dark red, cozy log cabin. With sauna. Relaxation.
we come to Husky sled. We had been concerned that our Husky trip would fall into the water, but it was still all good. However, shortened because of the warm climate. An hour on the carriage was already an impressive experience. After that it was still a little leadership on the Husky Farm and lunch at the camp fire in a wooden hut. Of course, very touristy, but somehow belongs to us, after all tourists.
Speaking of tourists now, of course, was the Christmas Village and again on our way and we have the full dose of Christmas spirit picked up. Even if we were not personally at Christmas - what with 25 € per person is a bit exaggerated. On an excursion to the Finnish Lapland Santa Village belongs to the Arctic Circle but easy to - this was probably also thought all the other tourists who were carted there by coach. Nevertheless, the Christmas spirit:
But we come again to what more pleasant. The most impressive for me were probably the auroras we've really got to face. Even on two evenings in a row. At first we thought the moon would illuminate a cloud somehow greenish, But as the moving and then suddenly the whole sky was full of green lights, but then we were sure it could be not only the moon. On the second evening we could even see violet aurorae. What my camera unfortunately could not capture images of (Andis for now), but remains at least in my memory. So a mad spectacle witnessed is not every day and everywhere. Since then Lapland had me completely enchanted - simply madness.
Lapland The program was then completed with reindeer, we have encountered on our way back three times on the road. Fortunately, in time and seen nothing happened. But that, without the But somehow what was missing.
I think that I first reported from all experiences and impressions. And after the second visit up there I can say this will not be my last - I will meeehr. Prefer one to really crisp temperatures and beautiful blue sky (January to March), Midsummer's Day in June, the summer in July or August, in all colors bright autumn September ... The next holiday will take about a year:)
But about half of this year here in Finland is coming really close, only a few days and I'm back at home. Today I was the last time in the sauna. In the residence is spreading the spirit of optimism out, at least among those who are actually still there. Also my rent is less, Nadine has already left for the Netherlands. Daniela I still not received until Friday, and then there's already so FLOST to pick me up. By Saturday, we will still be in Jyväskylä, then we spend another night in Tampere, on Sunday morning before heading home. Until then, there is still a little time to let it all happen mentally a little revue to spend the last evening with great people, a few souvenirs to buy the home and to look forward to that event.
where I get so first a cold shock when I get off the plane in Bremen. So I had my not necessarily presented: Jyväskylä +4 ° C, Bremen -2 ° C. But perhaps changes in the next few days so a bit of it;)
Haaaaaaa! I have just sent my last essay and completed the last course in Korppi, the uniportally, as does Mark, so there under "Studies" now says "Your current studies: (No courses) . Yay!
Now I need first vacation from all the stress here, and as mentioned already soo many times it's all finally starting again tomorrow in the far north. How to order the winter is now, at least in terms of temperature, returned, the snow can still coming. How it will look like in Lapland, we can surprise us again. is
So tomorrow night going to high first with the night train to Rovaniemi, where we arrive in the morning, our car hire to make even a small (this time also in time more appropriate) trip in the Christmas village before then continuing to the Inari See. Depending on the weather and Elch-/Rentieraufkommen we are at some point in the afternoon or early evening, hopefully in our rented Mökki the lake near Ivalo. In addition to a husky sleigh ride is not much more planned, but probably have to scrap much sleep to be made up. And not to forget the sauna. Maybe we'll get him some day a Aurora to face. Enough darkness is still there - on Sunday are in Ivalo for example, between sunrise and sunset only 50 minutes. There is anyway not so much going on with walks in the woods. On Tuesday night we step on the way back to Jyväskylä. Then it is reported.
It's still too warm. While walking you sweat normal. +1 ° C and this nasty drizzle, which would probably much rather have snow. But tomorrow it will get colder again, and hopefully snow, so the weekend husky sleigh ride is not the literal water falls ...
But that is the only thing that can find me at the moment that so often mentioned essays of interest and interested, yesterday I became the first well aware that I am in less than two weeks long since'm at home, and Christmas was also something else. This makes it not so true when you day and night sitting in the room. But I'm good at the time, and it has already paid off - at least quantitatively first! Whether quality remains first, at least until the award of marks to be seen. 've
Two essays I wrote during the last week, and I am very surprised by what lurks a potential in a human head when he was only strained times (of course played by the time pressure - once again - a crucial role;)). And that's where I have actually no real experience in academic writing. If for my written statements may be generally referred to as academic: D also remains open for now. What I learned, however, determined, and also get some interesting lines of thought; who therefore have always wanted want to talk about the narrative structure in "A Short Film About Love" or (m) a definition of art can be as trusting contact me;) via the Digital Rights Management , subject of my first essays, is still a little bit in my head. Only one is left, where it will go some way to the role of media in identity development - more accurate is anybody's guess (and hopefully soon in my word processing program). Or is now under way.
Also have again been found (just because of that aforementioned time pressure) that counts is what you do and not what we merely think. True to Erich Kaestner: "There is no good unless you do it." ;)
Yes, that is the Rigabär is yes then the next turn and already overdue. Unfortunately, I let myself just from all the universities rather Achen stress and come to hardly do anything else, neither the pre-Christmas period can still enjoy the last few weeks right here. I hope that this will change next weekend, because by then everything has to be done, because we want to break again to Lapland and since then I will accept no more with unfinished assignments, but have completely finished with the university. So a few days work. However, it also seems to once again be the case that under time pressure Everything works better, at least I'm the first of three essays already written, so missing only two. If that is not motivation times.
What to say about Riga ... After we all three have asked for our travel time, why we really need to leave, although we do have really no time and no clear head for holidays, was the desire for a city tour somehow equal to zero. Me have my worries about the essay in Art and Visual Culture prosecuted or night, at least, gives when Nicis statements faith;)
Riga was at least for us first of a lot of sleep, we were sorely needed (here at home sleep it does not stay away because the bad conscience makes one upset by the bill when you sleep, rather than what to do for the university) and also from disgusting gray rainy weather. But what could one expect beginning of December. A city tour with sunshine is just beautiful. Therefore, there is also the first time next photos in the album, if I ever get out to fish for a few useful can:)
could After the first mulled wine at the Christmas market, but then I finally relax a bit. We have seen a lot, so probably, what should be seen in the old town there so ... The Bremen Town Musicians I liked best, haha. The Old Town in itself is really nice, there is somehow more lives than in Tallinn, where I felt like a giant museum. In Riga's old town, there are at every corner cozy cafes and restaurants - which incidentally also did well again to eat more or less reasonable prices that even we could afford. And thanks bisexual Latvian prices we have in a long time and again indulged myself in a bit of culture, we were at the movies, and even in the National Opera, the premiere of the Nutcracker, who would have thought! The performance was, we say, interesting ... What we got offered would probably be hailed not anywhere in the National Opera as high. But as the Anyway.
It has again noted the strong eastern influences. Of course, not so much tourism in the city, but instead even more around it. Latvia made me feel a bit like the western Russia. Although modern and cosmopolitan at first sight, on the other hand, however, again very ... Russian is probably the best word:)
I think, that was all important, what is there to report from Riga so, at least for now. Here in Jyväskylä, the beautiful white winter has set in place again for a short time, and autumn is here again. All the snow has melted at temperatures above freezing (Ungewöhnlich!). It rains a lot and is all mushy. Hopefully it will soon be getting colder, that I sometimes say I could not very well thought possible. But the former Finnish dry cold was really enjoyable than this.
A word about the darkness, the sun is currently at half past nine, and at a quarter to three. But mostly she hides behind the clouds anyway, so you will notice the most, it's a little light gray sky views. Since I have to write so much anyway, and hang at home, I also remember much of it anyway.
is now geschlaaafen but first ... until the sun rises, or even an hour or longer.
So then, this is my last post for the time being is to be direct from Finland. As written, starting Sunday afternoon I'm back to be found in the home, just in time for Christmas. Then I will of course: Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thank all our loyal readers for your interest. I hope that my posts at least a little what could give of my everyday life here. I for one had a great time with lots of great people and insane impressions (oh yeah, was the study also ok;)). Still looking for a travel destination: Finland is more than worth it. 
again because of the much-heralded Lapland, and I'm still overwhelmed. The long trip - twelve hours by train and five hours by car - have more than paid off for this magnificent landscape. Compared to the first trip in October we had of course been much more darkness. But even though (or rather say, because) the sun at midday on or has been destroyed, and the vieeel slower than it is in the southern intrinsically safe realms is accustomed, the days were actually mainly from solar to sub-programs, and from morning to afternoon at half past nine to three. Luckily it was cloudy rare. The whole thing then Lapland in a snowy landscape: endless expanses and small mountains, forests, semi-frozen lakes - just fantastic. After the previous long abstinence sun here in Jyväskylä was the sun, or what we have understood from her, so impressive. Especially on the five-hour return trip, we have seen the whole "routine" and are driven by a stunning backdrop to the next. It is therefore forgiven me also that, most of the over 100 pictures this time of sky, landscape and street - but I could not just leave and had to try to capture impressions. If you take the photos and the videos this time reflect, look at rest, which can perhaps understand to some extent. 
we come to Husky sled. We had been concerned that our Husky trip would fall into the water, but it was still all good. However, shortened because of the warm climate. An hour on the carriage was already an impressive experience. After that it was still a little leadership on the Husky Farm and lunch at the camp fire in a wooden hut. Of course, very touristy, but somehow belongs to us, after all tourists. 
Yes, that is the Rigabär is yes then the next turn and already overdue. Unfortunately, I let myself just from all the universities rather Achen stress and come to hardly do anything else, neither the pre-Christmas period can still enjoy the last few weeks right here. I hope that this will change next weekend, because by then everything has to be done, because we want to break again to Lapland and since then I will accept no more with unfinished assignments, but have completely finished with the university. So a few days work. However, it also seems to once again be the case that under time pressure Everything works better, at least I'm the first of three essays already written, so missing only two. If that is not motivation times. 
could After the first mulled wine at the Christmas market, but then I finally relax a bit. We have seen a lot, so probably, what should be seen in the old town there so ... The Bremen Town Musicians I liked best, haha. The Old Town in itself is really nice, there is somehow more lives than in Tallinn, where I felt like a giant museum. In Riga's old town, there are at every corner cozy cafes and restaurants - which incidentally also did well again to eat more or less reasonable prices that even we could afford. And thanks bisexual Latvian prices we have in a long time and again indulged myself in a bit of culture, we were at the movies, and even in the National Opera, the premiere of the Nutcracker, who would have thought! The performance was, we say, interesting ... What we got offered would probably be hailed not anywhere in the National Opera as high. But as the Anyway. 
