This statue represents Finland's freedom. Finland was given independence after the Bolshevik revolution. They had their own civil war between reds and whites. Vaasa was the capital of Finland for two months during this civil war.
After lunch at a location which can be found in one of the above photos, we explored the city a little. We ended up where the ferries head to Sweden. We were amused to find this sign: "Koti pizza" .... "Till farty get" (then you have to stop). If you know any Swedish you will know what it really means, but I'll let them defend themselves! For today the joke stays. (Their speed bumps in Sweden are called "farthinder").
The fad has taken over the whole country, walking sticks a plenty too in Vaasa. Please don't tell me they are taking over Australia.....
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This custom you have observed, of the use of "walking sticks", reminds me of a story from many years ago. It told how humans first get around on four legs (i.e crawling), before they start using just two legs, but as they get older they start using three legs (with one walking stick), and then finally they use four legs again.
Please do not be a spoil-sport! It is not fair to tell a joke in a language that the listeners (readers) do not understand. You said "If you know any Swedish you will know what it really means, but I'll let them defend themselves! For today the joke stays."
I thought that I would try using the Babelfish translator to try to work it out, but, alas, Babelfish does not seem to understand Swedish.
So, please do not keep your readers in suspense!
Ok, ok, how about suspenders?
Till fartyget means "to the ship." Those Swedes.
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