After lunch at the Aitkin UMC bazaar this afternoon, we set out on a relaxing drive in rural Aitkin County. Along the way, in the eastern edge of the county, we found the Finnish Lutheran Church (in Beaver Township). We looked around the cemetary but didn't see any Alkula's! Tomorrow we'll visit the church (which meets the 1st & 3rd Sundays each month) for worship, wonder if it will be in Finnish!?!
A bit farther along found the Kalevala Park (named after the Finnish epic poem). It was fun seeing these reminders of Finnish heritage here in Minnesota! At the park, there was a former Finnish Lutheran Church, The Suomalainea Kirrko, where a wedding was taking place.
The scenery was simply beautiful. Even on a cloudy day with patchy drizzle, the trees put on a terrific show.
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