Adios Amigos!
I was thinking today, what should I write, as my farewell blog. As a result of my contemplation I thought that maybe I haven´t emphasized enough, how much our climate influences our lives. During the winter we have to dress warmly, we go sleep a little bit earlier than in the summer time and our outdoor activities are totally different form other seasons; spring, summer and fall.
This coming weekend hubby and I are starting our down hill ski-season. If the weather permits we will be skiing until the end of March. The winter-spring time is an absolute heaven on the ski slopes; the weather is mild and spring-winter sun is shining. During the winter I also like to do a Nordic walk, which means that you walk with poles in your hands to increase your pace of walking. It is a very good exercise for your shoulders.
During the autumn Finnish people spend a lot of time in the forest collecting berries, mushrooms and as we discussed, hunting is done by a great number of people, mainly men.
We like to go for walks in the autumn forest. During the fall we also experience a rather spectacular bird migration event to Africa. It is a quite amazing how the birds that arrive here in the spring time fly back all the way to Africa. The flight formation is like a large plough, the leading bird in the front is changed from time to time (heaviest place) and the small birds are carried by large ones on their backs.
When the spring comes, most people are full a buzz. Suddenly also trees start to come alive, little leaf buds appear and if the weather is warm and there is a warm drop of rain, the buds almost seem to open before your eyes. And soon after that it is a summer.
Yesterday I forgot to answer to your enquiry about my husband´s work. He is a journalist. As he and I are leaving to spend our weekend at the ski resort and we are leaving straight after work, I am unable to write tomorrow, but I will be back to give my comments to the new student blogger next week.
Just in case you wonder why I haven´t replied to your comments from Wednesday, well for some reason they haven´t appeared yet when I am posting this blog on Thursday night. Anyhow we will be talking in December.
So Adios Amigos!
My farewell picture is of Katri, this photo is one of my favorite pictures of her... even Touho seem to have his main on plats. With this image, I want to wish all the best to your children. Let our mutual appeal be that the faith looks after our offsprings. And you kind people take care. BBC staff enormous thanks!
Comments
Dear Leila, Thanks again for your nice blogs. Yes the pictures of yesterday pleased me. I had already seen Kallela’s one. I received yesterday an advent calendar “joulukalenteri” from our Finnish friends. This year when opening the small windows we will have a thought for all of you. I am going to tell you something that could surprise you. The second forename of my children is Finnish. My daughter’s name is Alba Auli and my son’s is Rodrigo Aleksis. Have a nice winter. Antonio
Leila, it's been a great time with you. A very interesting thing that I came to know about was Katri. I had only seen women on tv riding a horse, but the first time I could get to see a real life girl who is also an instructor, best wishes to her. Both she and Touho look very cheerful in the picture and I liked this picture, too. Along with that, I'm very pleased to know your hubby's profession, I really respect journalists very much. It's because of them that we can get to know about what is happening around us. Last but not least, it's been great to see a lady behind those comments to previous bloggers. Best wishes to you, Cheers, Naheed
Well Leila. This month blogging with you has passed very quickly. You gave us a very interesting view on Finland, a beauty land with an amazing style of life. Perhaps someday I can go there and see those marvellous landscape bay mayself. Adios y muchas gracias
Adios Leila,cuidate mucho!(take care!) ,enjoy your weekend at the ski Resort, you deserve it! byeee...
Tchau Leila! Thank you very much for sharing a bit of your life with us. Now I know more about you, your family and country. You were a wonderful student blogger. I enjoyed very much reading your blogs. Everyday when I arrieved home, I knew I´d find a very interesting topic to discuss about it. I wish all the best for you and your family. Besides, I know we´re still going to see you around. Enjoy the ski season and have a happy Independece Day :-). Ana Paula. PS- Please, when it´s snowing remember me ;-).
Hi Leila It’s been a fun reading your blog. I read all your articles once again. Once again Hats off to you. We are will miss bossom possum, your husband (infact I was searching for his name I remember u mentioned once not able to fine it), Katri and Touho of course information’s about Finland. Any way hats off Leila. Cheers, G’bye. Thanks Praveen Raj
Hi,Leila It has been a wonderful time to read your great blogs and it is a crying shame that I have to write my last comment to you.But I will always look for your comments on other students' blogs.I wish you all the best of luck and your family.So long my dear virtual friend and happy Christams!
Hello Leila, Thanks again for your nice blog,for your precious news about Finland, and for your beautiful photos... Best wishes to you and your family. Take Care Mariangela
Hello Leila, thank you for your wonderful and interesting blogging the last month. I've read every blog of you and enjoyed it very much. For you and your family the best wishes, a wonderful Christmas time and a nice 2008.
Dear Leila, I am joining the others in thanking you. Thank you Leila, you were a wonderful blogger. But, of course, I am not saying goodbye as, I am sure, we will be seeing loads of you in comments, as you mentioned. Good luck! Sincerely, Ana
Dear Leila, It is very difficult to say goodbye after along time communication and learning more about Finland. It is very difficult to think that our learning about Finland from our blog friend is almost over and it is time to say good bye from student blogger. If we are really lucky, we can find you on comments side and process of learning will be continue. I am really proud that I got an opportunity learn some basic information about your country. Good bye!
Dear Leila...I wish all the best for you and your beautiful family! Even when I didn't manage to reply to all your last blogs, I want you to know that I read them with great enthusiasm. I feel that I have a friend in Finland! Thanks for your kindness and for sharing a bit of your life with us! Have a great time skiing with your husband a lovely Christmas and a happy New year! Best Regards!
Hello, Leila! I would like to join to people who are saying thank you for your blog. I read some from your last blogs but I just join to the students who are writing commentaries on BBC site. I was in Helsinki many years ago and I remembered your country. I know better this country now. Best wishers!
Leila, it was a surprise that you titled your post in Spanish! You have done a wonderful job. Congratulations. I wanted to read you again on November 30 but I see it wasn't possible. Good luck in all your activities
Adios Amigos Leila.
"We like to go for walks in the autumn forest"...So do I, I relly like to go for a walk in the autumn forest, It give me an inexplicable feeling - an peaceful feeling. ps: A good topic and good luck to you
Good day Leila I'm very glad to read that your husband is a journalist. I also worked as a journalist in Pakistan for more then three years but I almost worked in Urdu (Pakistan's official language) dailies and news organization. Please convey my warmest and best to my 'comrade'. Katri picture is so nice, of course. May Allah give more happiness to your family.
Dear Leila,I really enjoyed your wonderful blogs.They were all very interesting and informative.I wish you and your family a very hapy christmas.Enjoy skiing,and have a wonderful vacation with your hubby. bye
Dear Leila,I really enjoyed your wonderful blogs.They were all very interesting and informative.I wish you and your family a very hapy christmas.Enjoy skiing,and have a wonderful vacation with your hubby. bye
Dear Leila! Although I haven't been able to read your blog in the second half of the month, I really want to say thank you for your great effort. Your posts were wonderful. The most amazing for me was the fact that you managed to write your posts personally but in a very informative way at the same time. All the best wishes for you, Anikó
Dear Leila, it's been a fun reading your interesting and witty bloggs.Thank you for sharing your life with us.I wish you a merry christmas and happy new year. Convey my kind regards to your hubby and your darling daughter Katri. See you in the future bloggs.
Hi dear Leila ,what a busy month have you had ? You really need a rest , innit ? . I wish you a grate tme in your holiday .Thanks for all your efforts . i hope to see you again here . Send my hello to kati and your other have ad have a grate 2008 year . Don't forgat to say my hello to Santa ,too .byeeeeee Xxx
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