Relic Hunting In Karelia

Old Mill Site Discovery - Hiking Through Wilderness

It took me an hour to get to the Vuoksi river's tributary.

Vuoksi River's Tributary

The cold clear water was very inviting.

Cold Clear Water

But the water turned out to be icy cold so I just splashed my face with it, and then had a few moments to enjoy the coolness of the river and the nature around.

Splashing My Face with Water

I sat down on the soft moss, in the shade under the pine tree, and noticed, to my surprise, the wild blueberries growing all over.

Wild Blueberries

A few feet away from me, I spotted a mushroom - brown-cup boletus, growing in big size!

Brown-Cup Boletus Mushroom