I arrived yesterday. My boss picked me up from the airport and walked me around the campus where I'll be working. It is only 1.5 miles from my apartment, but the bus stop is right in front of my door so I doubt I'll be walking it this winter. My new home is a little over 4 mi north of the main downtown area.
My bags seemed to cause plenty of incomprehensible (because it's in finnish!) finnish consternation. They were so heavy it cost extra for the plane to take them! I am living here for 6 mo, so I tend to feel defensive about bringing so much. My verdict on books and lighter clothing: probable mistake. However, bringing my favorite quilt and teapot was an excellent decision. They make my room much more home-y.
My apartment has a small kitchen and bathroom that I share with one other woman, and a living room and balcony which I share with 7 women. I am in the University's international housing, so there are no Finns here. One of the women I've met is an American studying forestry, the other is a Lithuanian woman leaving soon. In addition to my apartment's facilities, we also have a game room with billiards and ping pong, a sauna, and a gym in the complex.
I might try and practice billiards later tonight, after breaking in our oven with a nectarine galette.
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