September. Syyskuu. Syys or syksy means autumn. Quite simply, September is known as “autumn month” in Finland.
Autumn is my
favourite season. Yes, I do love summer, mostly because it is warm
(or rather, it’s not so horribly cold all the time!); because of the light and the life and the summer holidays and the general sense of freedom. In
fact, I like all seasons, they all have their own allure and mysteries, but there’s
just something magical about autumn. I
love the soft, fading light, the gathering darkness. The vibrant colours of the falling leaves, the
scent of apples (and baking apple pies!), the crisp, clear, quiet days... and even - or especially - those dark, dreary, rainy days. Perfect for
curling up with a good book! ;)
