Nakemiin Finland, Buongiorno Italy!
Just a brief 5 days in Finland to see Rob, Tarja, Lydia (nearly 6), Melissa (just 4), Nickolas (2 1/2) and Oliver (11 months), also known as ‘Bob’! Such a lovely family and it was a pleasure to spend time with them. The children are a delight – yes, having 4 kids under 6 years old is full on – but R&T do a great job as parents.
We played with Duplo, played board games, went to the park, took the girls swimming, took lots of photos – many making funny faces, goofed off in videos, ate, played and ate some more. Generally hung out. Lydia told us a number of times that she was going to miss us. We’ll miss her too and the rest of the family. Until again…
Now on board Norwegian airline flight to Roma – then we drive to Tuscany!
Goodbye England… green and pleasant land
Our time in England is nearly over. It has been lovely. It still is a green and pleasant land – probably because of all the rain they get! We’ve been very fortunate (blessed) though. We only had 2 days of rain and lots of beautiful sun shiny days.
We were in Epping Forest today. Went to meet cousin Fi.
Without doubt, the best part of England has been spending time with family and friends.
Tomorrow we fly to Helsinki. ✈✈✈
London calling…
A day in London – beauty, confusion, pushing and shoving and kindness




