Finland 100: 34 – Boot Brush Time

Yesterday we had our first hint of sleet, so it won’t be long now before the first bit of winter arrives, the ‘not-so-wonderland’ stage – cold but not enough to freeze over. The brush at least keeps most of the sludge outside the front door. Here’s to hoping we have a proper cold winter this year, with plenty of snow. Then I can get back out onto the cross-country ski trails in Keskuspuisto, Helsinki’s central park, and see how my gliding techniques have come along. If I wasn’t so hot and bothered by my efforts, I’d laugh at how all the retirees overtake me with the greatest of ease. Must be something you’re born with!