Collage

People that have made me smile recently, captured as their paths intersected mine: a colorful guy on the metro, my great-grandmother (102 years old!), and expressive Elina.

Beach

1. Walking at low tide to the island.
2. Wet sand reflections in Sua.
3. Sister relaxing and enjoying the ocean view.

at the arrivals hall

I did lose my camera. Or it got stolen. There seems to be a section of my memory missing regarding what actually happened to it. I will be posting some pics of my trip, but they are from others' cameras. I will see what I can do about getting a new camera...

above are the reindeer that awaited my arrival at the airport in Quito and asked me to join their herd! :)

Today by the Sea

1. Ihanat mussukat! Munchkins on a ledge.
2. Resting a moment.
3. Anna's eyes are the color of the sea on a stormy day.
4. Kalteri tarina: Henna napattiin liiasta hauskuttelusta!

Oh the costumes...

Once upon a time, says the afrohead narrator, Little Turtle got invited to a party, but didn't know how to get there. However, with the help of his lovable and random friends, the situation is soon resolved (the pirate's dolphin gives them a ride cross the lake)!!

Fun fun fun

1. So, can I help you a bit with that big ice cream sandwich, Leevi? ;)
2. Early morning in Hakaniemi, just an old man and a can of Fizz viewing the sea.
3. The Finland-Poland soccer match ended 0-0, but the stadium was packed with great atmosphere!

Update through Pictures

1. Severi contemplates getting in the water. The water is getting colder and colder with the passing of months...
2. Great-grandma's portrait from my visit on 27.8.
3. Camp counselors, from this past weekend's MK camp. Elina, Pilvi and I represented Sneezylanders.

Crazy Mutant Finnish Cousins!

My weekend company. They are stellar and lovable, even with oddly shaped heads! :)

Christmas Eve...

...was spent in working on the house, making food, pastries, and cleaning up! It was so nice to have sun!

"Romeo, wherefore art thou..."

My cousin practicing at an ancient Roman amphitheater in Segobriga, once a prominent center for the Roman Empire's trade on the Iberian Peninsula, a place especially known for its glass. This shot was taken by my sister.

warm inside

family, candles, chocolate, laughs...aaaahh.

Avanto

Sonja and Sanni check out the ice on the lake. Moments later we plunged in!