Friends and Old Times

I visited my friend who lives in a small city close to Russian border. The city was originally built in the 17th century and was later made into a fortress in the 18th century. The fortress played an important role in the wars between Russia and Sweden. The design of the city is quite unique.

The city has an Orthodox church as heritage from the Russian times.

The old wooden houses are quite typical Finnish style. My friend lives in a similar house next to the Orthodox church.

 Some of the houses are bit more unique.

The city has also one of the oldest buildings in Finland: a church built in the 15th century.

I wish Bubu would have been with me. She would have liked this city very much.

Spring melt

Today I went to a forest with a friend. We sat by the fire, had tea and ate some snacks. The forest was full of sounds of melt waters.  I like the spring because it is the time for renewal.

Spring concert and a water mill

This weekend I visited a friend who lives next to a nice spruce forest. The birds of the forest gave us a beautiful spring concert and we made a water mill with the kids.

Meet Friends

Here is one of our plans, to meet people more when Momo and I are separated. Both of us are able to stay home alone, but still we feel the life is more healthy if we spend some time outside with friends/colleagues/relatives. So let's keep tracking! For me, till now, I did 3 times in 5 days. Good score!