Monday, September 5, 2011

This is the city's Lutheran church, built in 1898, that sits in the center of the city. Eija was married here. I loved the painting in the chapel. An older gentleman walked in as I was walking out and started speaking to me (in Finnish). I smiled and nodded. He kept talking. So I said, in English, "I don't speak Finnish, I'm sorry." He responded in Finnish, pointed to his watch, and then shook my hand. And then kept talking. So I responded in English. And then I just started laughing. Oh my goodness. What an adventure! I've been told I'm lucky to fit in as I look like a Finn. It's lucky only until someone starts speaking to you and you're unable to respond in Finnish. Hijole. :) Smile and nod. Just smile and nod.


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