Water

Water is an important element for me. I enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Perhaps it has something to do with growing up by the shores of Lake Saimaa. I learned to dive when I was three years old and only afterward learned to swim!

Summer school holidays were spent swimming with cousins. The amount of joy and shouting was endless. It was such fun, and after turning blue with cold, we'd warm up in the sauna. Having our own beach and swimming was a vital part of my childhood, and it still is today.

Fortunately, South Savo still has clean waters. There are even a few crystal-clear lakes where snorkeling is possible. I actively take trips by kayak, which is a fantastic way to explore Lake Saimaa's stunning and sometimes maze-like waterways.