This is another beautiful postcard from Finland showing one of its national prides and favourite summer pastimes:
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| Blueberries of Finland, where picking berries is a national pastime. Postcard ID: 1138334 |
This card left Finland in early of July this year, the time when, the sender told me, that the blueberry season is in full-swing. This is a very charming postcard and the kind that I really like - the style of the artwork, the woods, the blueberries, and the wooden box made of birch... all capture what the berry season is all about. I'm sure many Finnish nationals who live outside their country undoubtedly get nostalgic and homesick when they receive this kind of postcard.
At the time of her writing this postcard, she just had finished picking her first berries of the season and enjoys them with her muesli. When she was younger, she said, she likes to eat them with milk and a bit of sugar. Don't we all love eating fruits with milk and sugar? I do. I love bits of information like this. It brings me to the doorstep of Sipi's beautiful country and gives me a sneak-peek of their fascinating way of life. Here's another interesting post about blueberries in Finland captured in a stamp.
At the time of her writing this postcard, she just had finished picking her first berries of the season and enjoys them with her muesli. When she was younger, she said, she likes to eat them with milk and a bit of sugar. Don't we all love eating fruits with milk and sugar? I do. I love bits of information like this. It brings me to the doorstep of Sipi's beautiful country and gives me a sneak-peek of their fascinating way of life. Here's another interesting post about blueberries in Finland captured in a stamp.
Paljon kiitoksia näyttämiseen minulle kulttuuria, Sipi, siitä sydämeni pohjasta.
I confess I didn't realise blueberries were quite such a big thing in Finland. It makes me want to visit even more. That is a really lovely card.
Wow--I had no idea blueberries flourished in Finland! I love the birch basket, too. What a lovely postcard--and such a charming story to go along with it.
Have a beautiful weekend, and Happy PFF!
I had never considered Finland being big on blueberries! - Lovely card with a summery feel.
We have several blueberry plants (Oregon USA) that grow really well in front of our house, and now I will be thinking of Finland and that gorgeous birch basket every time I pick some!
Happy PFF!
Thanks for stopping by Anglers Rest. I've been tracing my roots since 1986. When I started they didn't tell me it was addictive lol!
Finland is a country with great books, fine cell phones, wooden saunas, and even wild blueberries too. It must become my next holiday destination.
I dream of picking blueberries period!