Last week I came back to Helsinki later than expected; left to Tampere for two days the next morning; and spent most of Friday out with a friend; most of Saturday in bed; and most of Sunday in another town making my first appearance with the Boy at a family gathering (his family). I haven't had time to really look at my London photos yet, but here are some from the extended weekend right after I came back to Finland.
It was quite windy and not that warm, but we - sister, brother-in-law, nephew and I - still managed to have a good time. I've always been close to them, and I noticed how much I've missed spending time with them; it's just not same now I live in a different city.
Arriving on a rainy Friday evening. We always seem to bring a lot of things with us... (but mainly because we have to bring all the food with us; no grocery store on the island, or any other store, for that matter)
Luckily the sun shone for most of the weekend. There was time to do some exploring...
...to pick flowers...
...to work in the overgrown garden of my grandpa's cousin's house (which we are allowed to use)...
...and to play too...
...to prepare most meals on a barbecue, and even eat outdoors one day...
...and then wash the dishes, trying to use as little water as possible, because water has to be gotten from a well and then heated on the stove...
...so good time was had by all.
5 comments:
Sounds wonderful.
I definitely think Finns have more Fun.
Thanks Alissa, it really was quite wonderful.
Although, Anonymous, I may make it sound more magical than it is i reality, so no need to be envious. ;)
I think that's the point, though, your way of seeing and looking at things, is very delightful. Which is why I am addicted to Finnish blogs. American life can be numbingly prosaic. I know it's not all a bed of roses, no matter where you live, don't get me wrong! ;-)
Please pardon the extra commas!
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