A large ferry took us the 2.5 hours across the Baltic sea to Åland, an island itself, surrounded by a seemingly endless archipelago. We arrived in Mariehamn, the capital, but our AirBnB for this leg was in Geta, on the exact opposite side, and quite literally on the islands most northern point. However, despite the polar opposite location, it took us no more than 45 minutes to reach our new home. And my, what a new home it was…
This was clearly a developers dream, a pocket of houses all built in the same one or two model styles, but all directly on the rocks abutting the northern sea. When we opened our door we were greeted by floor to ceiling windows which showcased the natural beauty that lay outside. What a treat – from here, I would have no problem working.
Having arrived late on a Sunday, it was almost sunset, and we walked out on the cliffs. To my pleasant surprise, we could see the sunset along the water horizon. The combination of this, with the pine trees and the rocks made me really think of San Diego, where I lived for so many years. This made the scenery extra special.
Eric McDermott