Kära Markus

back-blipped on Aug 2nd 2011

On our way home. In the Archipelago, from Utö to Pärnas, there are 11 billboards like this. They all contain a letter from a selection of intellectuals from Finland to a little boy named 'Markus'.

The reason for these billboard is stated in a book 'Rakas Markus / Kära Markus / Dear Markus':
"During my research process, after spending a few days in Utö, I took the ferry to return to Turku. The ferry leaves Utö at 5.45AM. Intrigued, I asked the captain to explain why the boat has to leave so early. He asked me to come with him and took me to the large empty seating area where a lonely young boy was seated, sleeping. He pointed to him and explained that he has to reach school by 9.45AM. I was extremely moved by his answer. That emotion has remained with me ever since"

11 letters to this little boy.

Ain't life full of surprises.

This one's in Jurmö