Hello,

My second semester here at the University of Helsinki is done (I just need to hand in all the final assignments)! I thought it would be fitting to do another update on my bucket list! I am quite happy with all the things I have accomplished, and I will try to finish the rest when I come back next semester.

The things that have been stricken-through and in bold are the things I managed to do this semester.

1. Visit Rovaniemi
2. Go to a public sauna 
   • Löyly Sauna
   • Kulttuurisauna
3. Go for an ice-dip
   • Kuusijärvi: Sauna and Ice Dip
4. Swim in a lake/sea (not related to the ice dip)
5. Go cross-country skiing
   • I’ve decided to not go cross-country skiing, since a. I hate skiing, and b. I don’t want to do it. Instead I plan on going to three different cities in Finland.
6. Visit museums in Helsinki
   • Natural History Museum of Helsinki
     • Pretty great museum. Most things are written in Finnish but still always fun to see.
   • Ateneum Art Museum
   • Kiasma
   • HAM
   • Designmuseo
     • Talked about it here.
   • Hakasalmi Villa (Helsinki City Museum)
     • Not the greatest museum in Helsinki. But it is free!
   • Helsinki University Museum
     • Talked about it here with some pictures.
7. Eat (I wrote a post about this)
   • Viili
     • Not bad at all!
   • Mämmi
     • Not my cup of tea.
   • Leipäjuusto
     • Love it!
   • Reindeer meat
     • Absolutely delicious!
   • Elk meat
   • The original Hesburger!
8. Learn how to make
   • Mannapuuro
   • Pannukakku
     • Both of these things have become something I love to make and eat!
9. Read a book in Finnish
10. Knit something with Finnish wool
    • I knitted some baby socks for my nieces with some Finnish wool.
11. Dye my hair a bright colour

Until next time!

Katrin