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It was a Ascension day, which makes me think of flying off the runway and into the sky. My dictionary says that it means "the ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrection" (Oxford). For me, it means the local grocery store is closed and I can't buy food. This country sure takes its holidays seriously. I watched "Mr. Nobody," started on an essay about my experience in Finland (which should fit in less than two pages), and then left with Al, a Catelonian friend, to Finlayson for a live band performance. We met up with Uz and ate at this awesome Nepalese restaurant.
In the evening, we were invited to a university film club get-together with some food, drinks and movies. There were 15 of us sitting comfortably around one apartment, some on the couch, others on the floor and on chairs. At first, they were watching an ice hockey match between the US and Finland. (Incidentally, I wore red, white and blue.) Finland won, breaking the tie in the last minute. It was a pretty mellow atmosphere, very nice people. Wish I had met them before. We ate some deserts: cookies, ice cream, candies and homemade black current sweets. Besides Al and Uz, I spoke mostly with a girl from Ukraine, who would like to begin studying in Finland from September. She asked me about the cafes I liked most in Finland, and I told her with certainty: Telakka and 931. Then we watched two documentaries: "White Diamond" and part of "Pumping Iron." When I get back to Eugene, I'd like to find a student film club or begin something similar!
Well, gotta cut this post short. Need to rest up for tomorrow's adventures...
P.S.: This Tuesday, I met the same older gentleman I met along my favorite trail last week. He was chatting with two woman, one of whom was thrilled to speak English for the first time in years. She showed me her Nordic skiis and how to walk with them. I told them how this city reminds me of Eugene.
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