A Bridget kind of soup

This is what I had for dinner today

I felt a bit like Bridget Jones when preparing it, but this soup is actually supposed to be this colour. Considering that it is made of this lilac cauliflower it kind of makes sense.

Reunion in Poland, part three

Voilá, here is the final part from my Poland trip.

Back in Krakow we did some hill walking.

Going up Kopiec Krakusa.

We got a nice view over Krakow and Ela told us some interesting stories. This hill is said to be the place where prince Krak, founder of Krakow, is buried.

Loveproofs on a bridge over river Vistula.

Playful break in Kazimierz, district best known for being home to a jewish community from the 14th century until the the Second World War.

Found on a wall in Kazimierz.

Magic or not? You’ll be the judge.

Due to the hot wheather some people took a refreshing bath.

We ended our trip in Warsaw, here we are visiting the Royal Baths Park.

Palace on the Water.

The Roman theatre.

This fellow actually put on a real show for us.

What a show off!

Mr Shy watched from a distance while Mr Show Off did his thing.

We tried out as Roman statues, but I guess we didn’t look serious enough because we didn’t get the job.

Warsaw city center.

The streets of Warsaw.

The market square.

Thanks for these days!

Reunion in Poland, part two

Taking a peek into an old church in “Little Krakow”.

Such a cute little cottage, I simply love the roof!

Via Dolorosa in Gorlice.

We got some nice sceneries.

We just managed to escape before the thunderstorm came.

Having dinner at Ela’s parents place.

In Krynica-Zdrój, a health resort in the southern part of Poland we spent a lovely day. We tryed some of their water, which is supposed to be very healthy, and it really must have been, because it tasted awful! 

Colourful bracelets.

Going up the mountain.

We were rewarded with some nice views over the Beskids mountains.

Creative park-art.

Reunion in Poland, part one

A few weeks ago I had a week off from work to go to Poland for a reunion with my housemates from my Erasmus time in Soutahmpton. It was awesome to meet them again and we spent some memorable times in different parts of Poland. Unfortunately our american friend couldn’t come, she was dearly missed! Here are some pics from the days.

Waiting for my train from Warsawa to Krakow I found a nice spot in a peaceful park, where I relaxed with a nice book.

I also tried to discuss with the locals, didn’t go too well, since my polish skills are non existing. Them switching to german didn’t help me much, but at least I wasn’t the only one struggling…

obvioulsy the dog had some problems understanding as well

I also admired some creative architecture, this is a shopping mall.

Reunited with my friends in Krakow, we went for an evening walk and saw a nice manor house.  

The following day we visited the Wawel Castel.

We walked the streets of Krakow.

We saw some funny bikes, knitting art.

Bubbleblowing bike .

We went to mass in this church (building to the left) and looked at souvernirs in the building to the right.

We saw some nice ceilings.

 

I love taking photos of beautiful flowers.

Finally found what I’ve been looking for

or almost, anyway. I’ve been searching for a nice pair of red shoes for several years now, but I never found a pair I really liked. And actually I’m not completely content with these either (obviously I’m a picky girl) but they will do until I find my dream shoes. At least they are comfortable and the price was good as well.

My home for the summer

This summer I’m living in my grandmother’s old house. I like it a lot and it’s only ten minutes from my work, which is so good! Here are some pics.

The house.

The house seen from another angle.

This funny and beautiful syringa growing in the garden is both lilac and white. I love the scent of these flowers!

Having dinner in the garden with some friends.

I planted some flowers in some old baskets I found.

The second floor has not been in use for decades, but the stairs serve well as a place for the flowers.

An old spinning wheel that nowadays only function as decoration.

The kitchen.

The living room. In the window some of the herbs I planted this spring when I was still living in Helsinki.

I have decorated the window sill with some memories from my travels.

I’m not sure from where the sea shells are, I tend to pick them everywhere I go, it’s a “bad” habit I have, but at least I know that the stones are from Iceland.

Still in the living room with the ivy plant I got from my friends when I came back from my Erasmus exchange in Southampton.

One of the best things with a garden is the possibility it gives to go out and pick flowers whenever I feel like it. Here are some lilies of the valley, the national flower of Finland.

When time stops… I haven’t found the key to get this old clock going again, but it doesn’t really matter, because when summer is as it’s best, as it is now, I don’t mind time stopping.  

The bedroom.

Sweden part 2, Gothenburg

After a few days in Stockholm I took the train to Gothenburg to meet up with a good friend who is studying and working there. I also met Elin, who I got to know in Southampton. It was really nice to meet her again, catch up, and talk Erasmus memories.

Happy to see my friend again I did the “happy jump” that Pat thought me in Southampton. I did it over and over again, but you just get one pic here, I don’t want to make a complete fool of myself

Someday I want to fly in an air balloon that looks like a rabbit head

Morning birthday celebrations with bubbles and presents.

Walking around in the city, looking at nice dogs and owners

Tjohoo! We are in the window!!!

If you ever go to Sweden you should learn the word “fika” because this is a big thing in Sweden. “Fika” is to have coffee and usually something sweet to go with it. You can “fika” with your colleagues, at home, with your friends in a cosy café or pretty much anywhere and anytime. It’s always a right time for fika”

In Haga, a very cosy area with a lot of cafés and small shops.

Fika at my friend’s friends’ place.

I even joined some lectures, interesting and friendly people.

Gothenburg Muesum of Art has a nice collection of various artists works, well worth a visit.