Tanja @tanjaostman@dingdash.com

1402 “World” Map From Korea Based On Earlier Chinese Maps

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352914824001205

Wikipedia: "Saunas are an integral part of the way of life in Finland. They are found on the shores of Finland's numerous lakes, in private apartments, corporate headquarters, at the Parliament House and even at the depth of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in Pyhäsalmi Mine. The sauna is an important part of the national identity and those who have the opportunity usually take a sauna at least once a week. The traditional sauna day is Saturday.

The sauna tradition is so strong that whenever Finns go abroad, they relish the chance to have a good sauna: even the Finnish Church in Rotherhithe, London, has its own sauna. Finnish soldiers on peacekeeping missions are famous for their saunas.../... A Second World War-era Finnish military field manual states that a break of eight hours is all that is required for a battalion to build saunas, warm them and bathe in them.[citation needed] Saunas, even in the military, are strictly egalitarian places: no titles or hierarchies are used in the sauna."

I found it in my feed, and don't know if these numbers are exact, but it makes sense. This is how it works in this world. It's the same thing in the Nordic countries.

This is the border between Finland and Sweden (up north), Torne river. Total length of the river is 510 km (320 mi).The buildings are on the Swedish side, and are Fishing village and museum.

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I took a screenshot of a video (Telegram: Zeee Media) when this innocent teacher was arrested in Ireland for refusing to teach transgender ideology.

I found some chanterelles close to our yard. My favourite mushrooms. I use to just fry them in a pan with butter.

I'm so overwhelmed and thankful for my first trip ever to the USA, for 2.5 weeks with my family. So much to process after all that we have seen and experienced in NYC, VA, WV, PA, NJ, and DC. We had the privilege and joy to stay with @Williams_girl and to meet with @Cherishingsparrows2020 at her mother's AirBnB. I especially enjoyed all nature experiences (Shenandoah national park, Susquehanna River, the countryside of Virginia, Jones Beach on Long Island...). We were there during the assassination attempt of Mr DT. We could feel the tension, and people (especially little older) we didn't know very well expressed their worries about the future of the country. But on the other hand we didn't see any unrest, but life seemed to be going on quite normal. It's like in Europe. So much is bubbling under the surface both here in Europe, and in the US. Feels like we've been holding our breath for a few years now (esp here in Finland that is bordering Russia). I'm learning to trust the Lord.

The blue colour is where people drive on the wrong side of the road (equals left). 😀 😉

All of these are not nations, but they have their own flag anyhow. For instance the Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden, have their own flag, is a self-governed district, is demilitarized, belongs to Finland but is more Swedish in language and culture (used to belong to Sweden but when Russia got Finland in 1809 Sweden had to give away Åland as well). These cross flags is a reminder of our Christian heritage! Do you know what nations and islands these are?

https://thetravelbible.com/10-safest-countries-in-europe/?

Passenger trains in the US VS. Europe

With more than 70 percent of its surface covered by forests, Finland is – by far – the most densely forested country in Europe.

https://x.com/MikaVauhkala/status/1796880507407319268?t=41DuquwYFcDyjh4Xxgs1Ow&s=19

An important and interesting episode by @sinbach on BTJ podcast! https://backtojerusalem.com/podcast/episode-736-chinas-secret-plan-to-change-christianity-from-the-inside-part-1/