The Rauma Archipelago

Went for a tour of the waterways around the city of Rauma with Pekka (my cousin’s son), Larry and Sophie.  First we had to stop and have coffee, Sophie wasn’t interested, no sausage involved.

The lighthouse is a lookout, hotel and restaurant all rolled into one.  I climbed up, the youngsters stayed by the water.

A family of swans seem very comfortable with the boat traffic.

Pekka and Larry tried their hand at fishing. Not a clue what we’d have done if they caught something.

The ride back from the island was beautiful.  Many of us looking like tomatoes at the end of this very sunny day.

Fancy house, never did figure out what it was.  Maybe a restaurant?

Tomorrow we start carrying firewood into storage.  Today was fun, tomorrow maybe not so much.

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On Kokemäenjoki

Finally got the boat on the water.  Here are a few pictures from today’s adventure. A man, his dog and his boat.

Summertime

Once again I’m unable to post the video, look for it in the comments on Facebook.

While smoked ham might not be a summer staple, what better time to run the grill?

Larry got his boat!  Soon we’ll be eating a lot of fish.

Pizza was full of fridge leftovers, olives, hamburger, blue cheese...whatever came to mind