Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Two days in the archipelago
We rowed and sailed all day without coming much closer to Finland. After thirteen hours and a half in the boat we finally stumbled ashore on the island of Björkö. After being welcomed at midnight by friendly locals with sauna, coffee and blueberry cake we were ready to fight the mosquitoes and find a campsite. In the morning, the same wind persisted so we sailed home without much effort in just seven hours. Only after rounding the last point did we have to row against the wind for half an hour.
The post rowing in small traditional boats is a celebration of old contacts over the straits of Kvarken, and a remembrance of the crown's demand for mail transports. Many thanks to fellow crew and the mate.
Photo by Olle Nygren, Damina, who was also our security staff. Yes, the horizon was actually slanting that day.
// posted by The beaver @ 1:37 AM 
