Paradiset is the name given to an enclosed "lake" lying between Finnhamn and Idholmen. The water depth iis mostly around 7 metres and the lake is surrounded by woodland and cliffs. It is deservedly popular and we have seen about 100 boats moored to the rocks with 15 anchored in the middle. It still did not feel crowded and it was quiet. People wanting entertainment do not stay long. We anchored in 8 metres of water and the anchor held at once. We continue to gain confidence in the Rocna.
It is enormously enjoyable just sitting on Badger and looking round at the water, the surrounding cliffs and woods and of course the boats that come and go and the children jumping off the springboard. We made new friend there; Artur and Marie who are English but live in Finlandd and are restoring a 2/3 scale Nantucket Trader. This makes an enormous boat for just two people and very comfortable. Finnhamn is a good place to walk in and we enjoyed a very pleasant stroll to a farm said to supply ecological veg. However we only manged to buy 6 very nice eggs as the season was delayed by cold. I did manage a very brief swim but the cold water 18C made it valuable more for hygiene than pleasure.
We always love Paradiset and regret leaving the place but low water and food stocks made going essential
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