It took me a week but I finally used our inroom sauna - and it's very nice. The Finns would say the electric is not as nice as wood-burning, but I don't think I'd want to stay in a hotel with that more rustic version. I did work up a good sweat and also had a good sleep afterward. Another thing I enjoy is the drying cupboard above the sink - it's open to drain into the sink area. Works great.
However there is one thing that Gerald does not like - the open shower arrangement. Think of the whole bath space as a washroom - with the sauna and all. So after you shower, you need to squeegee the floor (ok I admit it, I'm not sure how to spell squeegee!) so it will dry, and it does seem to pretty quickly. He'll adjust. He already did try the "Totally Black" licorice ice cream bar I've become very fond of, and he didn't hate it.
Other news - we've just learned we got an apartment! It's the one in the Ruoholati section of Helsinki which is a newly residential former shipping area right on the water, with a canal running in front of our place, and a marina and terrace cafes right nearby. It's lovely. We went the other night to see the neighborhood, and saw two swans with their cygnets resting just at our corner. It's a newer building and has a great kitchen, room for Gerald's studio, and a guest room for all you potential guests! More details coming soon.
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