Follow a trend - go into the wilderness.
Have you ever been to a forest? Many people have not even seen a proper forest. If I were to look after a foreign visitor I would organise a following nature weekend:
Day1 : we would take a nice longish walk in a true forest looking at fauna and flora. We would pass a lake or two, a stream and fill our lungs with fresh air. This leisurely walk would be an introductory one; just to get a feel of nature. Afterwards a nice dinner would be served with locally provided fresh ingredients. After this good start I can offer a lovely sauna experience in the evening which will guarantee a good sleep.
Day2 : today we will take our baskets and wonder off to a forest area to pick blueberries. As it can be a bit of hard work for a first-timer we take a light picnic with us. We do not rush; we let this berry picking activity go as slowly or fast according to the atmosphere! We sit down for a while and take a look around us. Listen to the forest. It will be very exciting for the guest who never has had such an experience. The guest may even be a little bit scared of the forest!
Once we are back at home we bake a blueberry pie and serve it with a cup of coffee/tea/hot chocolate. This would be rewarding after a time spent berry picking. Now just have a nice rest, today's hard work has been done. Of course another sauna and a swim in a lake can take place later.
Day3 : as yesterday was rather a physical day we take a boat and go fishing. Naturally this activity is also a new experience for my guest so demonstration of the basics is quite important. Before leaving we go worm searching to have juicy baits - that is something that needs to be done unless we decide to use dough. Once we are in a boat fishing and listening to the water and wind, we can feel all the elements around us. How relaxing! Just pull a cap over the eyes and have a nap - not too long as we need to be vigilant.
When we have caught the fish,we make a lovely dinner together with the guest or have an expert cook to do it. Just watching when fish being scaled and gutted is interesting and once they are sizzling in the pan we cannot wait to eat. There are so many different ways to prepare fish. Repeat the sauna and swim later for a good sleep.
Day4 : today is definitely mushroom picking day. Firstly I need to advise what to pick. We go for the simplest ones, not trying to learn too many different types of mushrooms. We have advisory drawings with us just in case. Take it easy, walk slowly, look for mushrooms. Once we have enough in the baskets we enjoy a picnic, lie down and look at the sky, listen to birds. Take the haul home and cook together again. Make a mushroom sauce, mushroom salad, mushroom burgers whatever we fancy. This special dinner will be thoroughly enjoyed, the feeling is so satisfying after a good walk and mushroom foray. Afterwards take a short walk taking photos. And then a sauna / a swim maybe?
Day5 : the previous 4 days have proved to be fun. Today we plan future activities and as most of us have already seen city wheels etc. we plan a proper trekking trip including canoeing and cycling in Finland's fantastic nature. More about it later.
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