Mon, Mar 16, 1981
Uncle Elmeri summons Ransu and Riku to a Mustalahti harbor, where a surprise awaits. Their brand new ship "Puskii" is ready to take the trio from Tampere to Ruovesi. First, they have to drag Riku out of the water.
Mon, Mar 23, 1981
Weather favors the bold. Near the old dock in Ylöjärvi's Pimeäsalmi, they pass an old abandoned barge. Elmeri tells exciting stories of Antti Lieroinen, accused of witchcraft in the 1640s. All this ignites Riku's adventurous imagination.
Mon, Mar 30, 1981
The trio crosses the Murole Canal in Ruovesi by literally following the passenger steamer S/S Tarjanne. Being an old sea dog, Elmeri explains how the canal works. It's like there are big doors in the water.
Mon, Apr 6, 1981
The narrow strait of Kirnusalmi is a great place to dock the ship. The boys roast some sausages on a camp fire, relax on the cliffs and admire the rock paintings. Elmeri shares an important advice: always keep your eyes open.
Mon, Apr 13, 1981
In Ruovesi, Riku shares a poem before the group takes the ferry across in Syvinkisalmi. Elmeri shares his knowledge about ferries and then spots a familiar figure fishing on a shore. Circus Clown Hermanni is on a vacation.
Mon, Apr 20, 1981
The travelers land on the island. Uncle Elmeri encourages others to respect nature and shares the story how dogs and cats became enemies. After Riku slips in the water again, the Karvakuonot decide to spend the night camping outside.