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“The islands can easily be explored by foot,” offers Arttu. From a distance, I could make out a church, one that actually doubles as a lighthouse! A solitary bridge away lies the largest of the islands, and a (slightly muted) view of the remnants of what was once a fortress, now only holding out against the onslaught of time… Much to my surprise, Arttu had quite a few surprises to pull out of his hat. One of them was called Hameenlinna, and reaching there involved a journey past meadows and sprawling countryside, all of it interspersed with languid lakes. Hämeenlinna is the oldest town that Finland has to offer, and is caught at the captivating crossroads of nature and culture. As if bearing testament to the blast from the past that this township is, there is a medieval castle on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi dating back to the 13th century. While the fortress served as a prison until 1972, it was thrown open to tourists soon after and has never looked back since… At this point, I was starting to warm up to not just the cooler climes, but also Arttu’s seemingly-icy bearing. In fact, I could swear that at times, I saw the slightest vestiges of a smirk on occasion when I passed a wayward comment or two. As the wonders of Finland unraveled before me endlessly, I was shepherded along to Aulanko Park, unremarkable in every other way except for the settings that seem to be plucked straight from the lap oh history, starkly reminiscent of an English-style park. For more information on IIPM Editorials, please click here..., Also visit: Arindam Chaudhuri Initiative

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