The island of Seili in October

We visited the Island of Seili in October. It looked so pretty that I had to take a few pictures. There is also a church on the island, now it was closed, so we didn't have a chance to see it. The café was open. 

The island has an interesting or actually terrifying history. There has been a leper hospital, that the Swedish King Gustaf Adolf II gave a order to build in 1619. The remote location of the island was the reason why it was built there. The leprosy began to disappear and in the 1700s a mental asylum was built on the main island. Mentally ill persons where treated there until 1962. The University of Turku has taken over the buildings after that.

There has been humans living on the island for a long time. Seili has most likely been almost treeless in 1600-1900s. Now you will find forest on the island.

The island has opened for tourists in 2017.

If not thinking about the history, the island is a very beautiful place.

More about the island:

Visit Seili

Archipelago in November

 Cottage life is best to experience in Summer. Still it's not that bad in November either. We went to a friend's cottage in November by boat when it was completely dark outside. Something extreme. And the water was also a bit cold for swimming.

Can't wait for Summer when it's warm again!

Home and archipelago

 

While we can only dream about travelling, it has been good to enjoy time at home.

Here are some pictures taken this fall.

We went for a weekend to friend's cottage. Summer is my favourite. 

Fall is nice too, especially when it's not too cold.

Goodbye Summer

 Summer is almost over now. Schools have started and vacations are many weeks ago. I started new studies last week. More about that another time.

Now it is time to share some Summer pictures from Finland.