I wouldnt go to Finland in the winter ( or Seatlle for that matter ) I dont do as much to avoid the heat but I dont care for extremes. I love to go swimming when its very hot. I live near San Francisco and the water is very cold. I went to the beach more times in one summer when I lived in NY than I probably did my whole life on the West Coast. If I lived down in San Diego it would be different ofcourse. It seems I lose circulation in my feet and hands fairly quickly in cold weather. This condition was very acute when I was very young and seems to lessen as I get older. Maybe thats because of global warmingOriginally Posted by Jadae