April 24: Southern Finland tour – Rauma
Our next destination was Rauma, a smaller coastal town a little bit north of Turku that has one of the best-preserved areas of old-style wooden houses in the country.
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On the way: not all that much growing yet, but I rather liked the dormant scenery anyway, just peaceful. The sunniness helped.
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Fractal view of trunks receding way into the forest.
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The mean streets of Rauma.
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We had lunch at a homey restaurant in the old town, of which this is the interior, with these quite curious sectional ceiling bits.
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Om nom nom nom. Delish.
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Utö-style sun on red boards.
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Motor vehicles are somewhat kept out of the old town, as see on the sign.
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A goodly number of colors.
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A chance driveway view.
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A tastefully-done newer garage or barn.
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Joggy.
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Why is the space between those houses walled in, and why are there holes in the planks of the door?
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Early dandelions!
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Ohhh, THAT'S why there are holes in the door.
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Totally sweet projecto-dormer.
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We also visited the recently constructed town library, designed by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects.
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These details reminded some of us of East Coast beachside construction.
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Jumped off the page, right onto the ceiling.
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A nice big conical skylight, Aalto+.
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Grain complex on the road.
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Code Doughnut and Lorry, 2009.
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Farm tower.