Today the kids participated in what I would describe as a track and field club. The kids perform various exercises and warm-ups that are typical of track and field. In Finland, schools do not have team sports. Team sports are all performed through city or private organizations. The kids enjoyed these exercises and plan to join. They will go two times a week for 60-90 minutes. Tomorrow we are trying gymnastics which is also through the city. It costs about $50 for 6 months. Activities through the city are one of the few bargains in Finland.
After class we were invited to our Finnish friends' home for bread cheese. Bread cheese is a traditional Finnish dish. It is hard to describe as I have nothing to compare it to. It is large and flat, like a pizza crust would be. Uncooked, it has a rubbery texture and "squeaks" when you chew it. Basically, it has a texture between fresh mozzarella and cheese curds. It has a mild cheese flavor similar to mozzarella. Cream is generously poured over it and then it is baked until it is golden a bubbly. It is traditionally served with cloudberry jam and fresh berries. The end result is simply delicious. The kids and I gave it five stars. I mean it's cheese cooked in cream, what's not to love about that? The only thing that was more delightful, was the company. They were so warm and welcoming. We truly enjoyed their Finnish hospitality and were made to feel right at home.
Lesson of the day: For all you Angry Bird enthusiasts- it was invented right here in Finland. So you can thank the Finns for all the time you have wasted catapulting birds.
Bread Cheese-Yum!
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