Newsweek recently rated Finland as the best country in the world, and the most interesting aspect of that compliment being offered to us was no doubt the way Finns responded to it. What followed was a lively public discussion, with some going to great lengths to prove that it certainly can not be the best, and others pointing out the excessive modesty typical of Finnish culture, or low self-esteem, or disability of being proud of oneself... all of which makes accepting a simple compliment quite a complex matter.
Since it's a cross-cultural blog we have created, let me be diplomatic and say Finland is truly among the best countries in the world. And as far as my life is concerned, Naantali is among the loveliest towns in Finland. And this town museum, pictured above, one of its most enjoyable places. The girls and I stopped by sometime last summer. There is a small rose garden outside.
So in conclusion, does that make this place one of the best places in the world? Maybe my world.
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