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Spring

Finally, we can say that spring is coming to Finland, these last days the sun is shining (not as in Spain obviously), but at least it´s sunny! It´s still cold, but we have more than 0 degrees, so it is a good new. I still wear gloves and scarf but I left my boots at home and I can wear sneakers so I am really happy with that. I think that sun is very necessary for everyone and it makes you feel happier and more active with your daily life. So, I had some stuff from university to do but I wanted to enjoy the sun so I went to Naantali (it´s a very beautiful and peaceful place), to Kaarina, and I spent more time in the street with the warmer weather. I also went to Helsinki because I had to go to the embassy and it was snowing in the morning but then the sun was shining so it was a very nice day. I am looking forward to the warm weather and go outside without gloves or scarfs, but now I feel much better with the sun in our days. I hope it will continue like this more time. Let´s enjoy the sun!!


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