We also experienced a sauna heated solely by logs, which proved to be a truly fantastic way of achieving total and utter relaxation of body and mind. The lake was really warm, and we swam in it several times throughout the day. By the time we returned home to Jyrki and Mari's we felt that we had spent one of the best days in Finland- in a magical setting, with great company. Brilliant!
Olivia waits patiently for Jari and his boat on the jetty at Jyrki's house.
On the boat now, Jari explains the route, while Anna looks pretty unsure at this point!
Jari, Jyrki and me.
Antti-Jussi and Ville-Veikko.
A bit further on, Anna looks more relaxed now, despite some high-speed "slalom" from Captain Jari!
Jari and Kirsi's summer cottage, 20 minutes in the boat from Jyrki and Mari's house.
Upon arrival, we toasted Kirsi, (far left) and Jari, (far right) as they had celebrated 25 years of marriage the day before. Jari put an announcement in the local paper- with a bit at the bottom advertising a moped for sale!
Olivia, happy to pose!
Lunch is cooked on the barbeque.
Looking back down to the lake, Jari, Jyrki and Mari relax over lunch while Anna and Olivia explore by the lake.
Playing the Finnish game, Molkky.
We watch closely as the expert throws!
Time for the amateur Scots player to try to match up to the Finns' scoring power!
Mari and the boys relax.
Jari kindly presented us with our very own game, which we have already been playing since returning home. We are looking forward to the re-match!!
Sandy swimming with his snorkel in the lake. The water temperature was very warm, around 21- 22C each day. That compares very favourably with the sea temperature here in Scotland of around 12C during the summer!
Antti-Jussi, Jyrki and Jari.
This is a truly beautiful setting!
Three Suomi-boys together!
Discussing the return route, with "The Captain."
My pal, Jyrki!
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