My sister and her kids have been here for over a week and they have been wonderful days for me.. (and probably for all the ones in the picture too).

HUS jetty, Hanko, Finland.

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From Stallhagen brewery's homepage:

"Stallhagen Historic Beer 1843
- World’s oldest preserved beer is born again -
Stallhagen Historic Beer 1843 is an authentic replica of one of the world’s
oldest preserved beers. In the summer 2010 divers salvaged beer and
champagne bottles from the 1840s in an old shipwreck in the Åland archipelago.
Based on extensive scientific analysis Stallhagen has succeeded
in recreating the historical recipe and produced a fresh version of the
170 year old beer."

When it comes to beer I am glad to live in the 2010s though. I have really liked many of Stallhagen's beers but this replica was not in my taste.. a quite dull light beer would be my modern verdict. I am going to visit the brewery pub again this year (in April) nevertheless, it is one of my absolute favourite places on Åland island!

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Very autumnal weather on the lunch break today. No, that is not my bike.

Hanko, Finland; a beautiful seaside town worth a visit any season of the year!

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That ice close to the shore felt good and strong and I took a stroll on it.. and the next day strong winds had taken all the ice away again! Well it was maybe knee-deep at that spot if I would have gone through.

HUS beach, Hanko, Finland.

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Cormorants and gulls enjoying the sunset together. Hanko, sunset capital of the Baltic Sea.

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