After the failure in Matalajärvi, I looked for another place. The nearest one that I had not been to was Vuohilampi, also in Espoo and Nuuksio. After a short hike from the road I found a nice little lake, and no houses on my side of the lake. Nice!
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July 2020, Vuohilampi, Nuuksio, Espoo, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Lake, Nature)
Tuesday was difficult. The first place that I attempted to swim at in Matinkylä was signposted as having the dangerous blue-green algae in the water. And there was plenty of it, slushing green slime throughout the water. The same in the next spot... and the third. Or, there was a sign, but water actually seemed clear, so I did swim.
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July 2020, Soukanrannan uimaranta, Soukka, Espoo, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Sea, Beach, Nature)
Saturday's swim was in Saunalahti. At an official beach -- but since it was raining heavily, I figured there'd be no one else. I was right, except as I was leaving two groups of kids showed up, as the rain had ended.
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July 2020, Kallvikin uimaranta, Saunalahti, Espoo, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Sea, Beach)
Tuesday's swim was at the Nupuri lake. There's no official swim spot, and I thought I'd not find a place to get to the water, given all the water plants on the shores. But then there was an opening, a small rowing boat harbour...
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July 2020, Venepaikka, Nupurinjärvi, Nupuri, Espoo, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Lake, Nature)
A beach far in the south... of Espoo's Suvisaaristo :-) It is late, it is starting to rain, and there's no one on the beach. Nice.
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July 2020, Svinön uimaranta, Suinonmäki, Espoo, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Sea, Beach)
Today's swim was at the lake Tampaja, which I had never heard about before. It is a medium-sized lake near Lapinkylä in northern parts of Kirkkonummi. There's a nice public beach, but unfortunately not much space around for a more socially distanced swims.
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July 2020, Tampajan uintipaikka, Tampaja-järvi, Kirkkonummi, Finland; Tampajan rauniosauna, Tampaja-järvi, Kirkkonummi, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Lake, Beach, Nature); Urban-Exploration (Buildings)
I was a bit busy among picking up groceries, work in the yard, and fetching some medicines for the kids that I almost had no time to celebrate midsummer on the eve. But, I did get a chance to put in a very nice swim!
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June 2020, Jupperinranta, Kuninkainen, Espoo, Finland; House Arkko, Kauniainen, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor); Sauna (Normal)
What a wonderful experience, hiking up the 200 meters high ski hill in deserted Tahko, in sunshine. And taking a sunset ski run back to the lake, almost all of it on still preserved snow.
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May 2020, Tahko, Finland; Tahkolahden ranta, Tahko, Finland
Skiing (Outdoor, Snow, Lifts); Swimming (Outdoor)
While in Serbia I stayed at the Dvori apartments, about 10 kilometres from the ski slopes. They had a quite nice spa area, with a jacuzzi and four saunas. Very relaxing!
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December 2019, Dvori Apartments, Kopaonik, Serbia
Sauna (Normal, Steam, Infrared); Swimming (Indoor, Water, Waterbody-Pool)
Because the bunker was close to the Sentosa island, we decided to stop in Sentosa for a quick dip into the sea. By now I was running out of time to get to the airport for my flights home, so I just stood in the sea for a bit, rather than change clothes and actually swim.
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November 2019, Siloso beach, Sentosa, Singapore, Singapore
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Sea, Beach)
I don't go caving often, but when I do, I want to do it indoors in a dry, clean environment that is safe for everyone. I have to say that I did not expect much from the caving adventure park at the Tampere shopping mall, but I was blown away by how good this place was. Much recommended!
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November 2019, Irti Maasta, Tullintori, Tampere, Finland
Caving (Man-Made, Social); Swimming (Indoor, Balls)
I was on a business trip in Singapore, and stayed a few days at the Conrad Centennial hotel, before the prices got higher than in the conference hotel. And first things first, even if I was tired from the trip, I went straight to the pool on the first night.
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November 2019, Conrad Centennial, Singapore, Singapore
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Pool)
I stayed one night at the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, on a work trip. They had a pool... and a jacuzzi. Not bad.
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October 2019, Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Pool)
Before the Red Cross camp opened for the caving conference, I had to stay one night somewhere, and have a place for some work conference calls. I ended up selecting the Tsarsko Selo Spa hotel. An interesting place, with many saunas and pools :-)
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September 2019, Tsarsko Selo Spa hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria
Swimming (Indoor, Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Pool); Sauna (Normal, Steam)
Another swim at the Kekkola Manor (Kekkolan kartano). This time in the morning. Refreshing!
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September 2019, Kekkolan Kartano, Mikkeli, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Pool)
Liepnitzsee is a lake in Wandlitz, Germany, roughly 30 km from Berlin city center. It is a nice swimming spot with most non-prepared beaches. Recommended!
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September 2019, Liepnitzsee, Wandlitz, Germany; Wandlitzsee, Wandlitz, Germany
Swimming (Waterbody-Lake, Beach); Swimming (None, Waterbody-Lake, Beach)