Last week we were invited to participate in a reception for international members of the University of Helsinki. Considering the few "free" events arranged by Finns for foreigners, or even for themselves, we had to go and see. Actually it is a very nice reception because besides the well known complimentary party, the event includes a live performance and this year a Finnish virtuous guitarrist amused us all. The food was also a great surprise: lihapullat (Finnish/swedish meatballs/albódigas-de-toda-la-vida-de-dios), salaatti (salad with thick sauce/ensalada-con-salsa-espesa-que-sabe-a-putos-rayos-pero-que-se-hace-indispensable-para-poder-asimilar-la-mezcla-imposible-de-ingredientes) ja (and/y) musta leipä (rye bread/pan-negro-de-centeno-que-sabe-tan-mal-pero-que-viene-tan-bien-para-lo-que-viene-siendo-el-jiñar). Yes, I was trying to be ironic. But the truth is that it tastes so good to eat and drink for free in a party arranged by Finns. You won´t have many opportunities ;-) so when you have that pleasure: take advantage and make the most of it!
Now, talking seriously, I am not being fair: we have met very good hosts and generous Finns in Helsinki. My supervisors are, as an example, inspiring colleages and kind hosts with exquisite manners. We are making good friendships with Finns that will last long for sure. It is just that lately we have been involved in some surrealistic experiences...maybe other day, I am not brave anough to tell the story today.
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