On the weekend, my parents finally had enough time to visit my island cottage. Have you ever noticed how busy people become when they retire? That's the same with my parents.

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't the best possible one. It was windy and rainy. We might have spent more time sailing by boat, but the weather didn't spoil our joy. My parents like fishing and that was one of the main tasks to do. There are many worms in my potato field (probably much more than potatoes) and those worms sacrificed their lives while eager fishermen tried to catch some fish. My father did, my mom and I did not. :(

We heated the sauna twice (Friday and Saturday). The water temperature in the lake was still about 17 degrees of Celsius and that's hot for us. After three hour bathing, it's not difficult to fall asleep.

My famous Island Stew (mushrooms with reindeer) was included in the cottage menu. Grilled fish too - thanks to dad! It's amazing how furious time flies. It was time to leave the island again. 
 

 

Kauas pilvet karkaavat. Far away clouds disappear. 

 

This season has been an exciting experience for two little fishermen. They both had an opportunity to learn how to use a fly fishing rod for the first time in their life. I wish I have given something they might remember when they grow older and bigger. But if you are very young it's good to have mother and father near you to help with cooking the catch. Especially if there is a big nice and tasty fish like this time!

 
 

 

Long weekend in the island with my nephew Nikolai and his father was fun. We did all the things that men use to do when women are not allowed to come with. We rowed all around the lake (without safety jackets), explored islands, fished a lot, cooked unhealthy food (bacon and eggs etc.), swam many times in the lake (water is not so warm any more) without swimming suits, did sauna baths, talked about men things in the candle light...
( some photos... )