June 19th Well, we woke up anyway, even though the chiffchaff was completely silent. The pigeons, on the other hand, were not silent. They seem to have this understanding of the world that the entire creation wants to hear their cooing. You can hear it in the morning, during the day, and in the evening. …
June 18th In the morning, wake-up call out of bedRushing to get dressed, maybe even wash up!In the morning, wake-up call out of bedThe kettle is whistling!We learned that in a basic music course at Helsinki OKL back in ’76. For some reason, it came to my mind this morning in the shower. I left …
June 17th Quiz for readers! What is Ben Nevis? a) A Scotch whisky b) A famous sprinter c) The highest peak in Scotland d) The name of a historical movie Among those who answer correctly, we will raffle off a front-row seat to our next Arusha benefit concert!We’re starting to see a little travel fatigue …
June 16th “Drip, drip, drip, pour, pour, pour, it’s absolutely pouring!” This was a song we used to sing in the baby music class with Elsi! Today it has been dripping a bit and pouring a bit more! But now it’s just windy! Some glimpses of the old familiar sky might even be expected! In …
June 15th In a week, the days will start getting longer! Here on the Isle of Skye, the days are reasonably long already. There’s light until ten in the evening, and in the morning, it’s impossible to wake up early enough to find it still dark. Hooray for the approaching midsummer celebration. Hopefully, everyone stays …
June 14th Today was a travel day. We set off from a rainy Pitlochry at ten in the morning. The weather greatly influenced our route choice. With visibility dropping below safe limits and rain lashing against the windows, it was not advisable to drive on small mountain roads. Out there, you can’t see much of …
June 13th Traveling offers numerous ways to deepen one’s understanding of foreign cultures. You can read histories, visit museums, attend concerts, dine at local restaurants, explore schools, sanctuaries, and participate in ceremonies… and, of course, sample local foods and drinks. An astute reader, familiar with our location, might guess what beverages are produced in Ireland …
June 12th I’ve recovered from the “encounter” with Trump. I’m feeling somewhat balanced, and life is going quite well. In the morning, I woke up to the sound of sparrows shouting. Yes, shouting!!! There were a few of them in the bushes beside the tent, engaging in some sort of furious shouting match with each …
June 11th The Scottish coast is in sight! A glass half-full of lager. The last quarter of the journey is beginning. The final leg with Jette. It’s been quite the trip. Even though we knew each other before, only now can I say that I’ve truly gotten to know my fellow confirmation camp leader. I’ve …