It looks pretty. But on my side of the lake, there's maybe half a meter of water, and ... at least a meter, maybe more of organic mush, mud, soft icky stuff. I'm afraid I'll sink in.
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July 2020, Häkläjärven oma uintipaikka, Häkläjärvi, Nuuksio, Espoo, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Lake, Nature)
I was looking for a place to swim in Sundberg, Kirkkonummi. My first attempt was to get to the apparent harbour on the west side, near Morbacka. Could it be a Soviet-occupation era harbour? And maybe a swimming would also be possible? This needed investigation.
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July 2020, Sundetin uimaranta, Sundberg, Kirkkonummi, Finland; Sundbergetin satama, Sundberg, Kirkkonummi, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor); Urban-Exploration (Harbours)
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)
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)
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 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)
This is how to serve champagne in Palju (a hot outdoor tub heated by wood fire): floating.
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September 2019, Kekkolan Kartano, Mikkeli, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Pool); Sauna (Normal)
Such a nice beach... also, a red tourist submarine!
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August 2019, Primošten, Croatia
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Sea, Beach)
It is always nice to dip in to sea for a swim. Even if you're visiting an abandoned underground submarine base.
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August 2019, Ex. Yugoslavian military shelter for submarines, Rogačić, Vis, Croatia
Urban-Exploration (Tunnels, Bunkers, Harbours); Swimming (Indoor, Outdoor, Underground, Water, Waterbody-Sea, Waterbody-Other)
Before heading back home, we stopped at the little Siófoki to view lake Balaton. Siófoki has a nice old water tower for the views. And the best party beach is also in Siófoki, the Siófoki Nagystrand!
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August 2019, Siófoki Nagystrand, Siófok, Lake Balaton, Hungary
Swimming (Outdoor, Water, Waterbody-Lake, Beach)
I've lived 25 years in Kauniainen, but today was the first time that I swam in our lake, the Gallträsk. A perfect, hot day for that.
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July 2019, Gallträsk, Kauniainen, Finland; House Arkko, Kauniainen, Finland
Swimming (Outdoor); Sauna (Normal)