Just another standard Sunday in Finland...

They have strange squirrels near Kontiolahti:


And even stranger Dr Who-style lichen:


We also saw a lesser-spotted Orb:

Trees, and more trees

The Finns really love their forests and trees. Here's M's science workbook - in Grade 1 they are already learning about the different trees and their names. Love the giant purple mushroom too...

It's not very surprising though, when there's scenery like this. Here's a view of our bit of the lake, about 5 minutes' walk from our house:

Forests!

My daughter is obviously changing into a Moomin (probably the Snork Maiden)...