One , Two, Three

1. We drove Leevi to Parola, or actually Leevi drove himself there and we were on board. I've had melancholic feeling all day. I know Leevi will get along just fine - I'll just miss him. Leevi's training unit is Armoured Brigade and he'll serve in the Tank Company (the company that he wished for). After we dropped Leevi off, we went to sotilaskoti (soldiers' cafe) and had consolation doughnuts. Then we drove to Parola Armoured Vehicle Museum that is next to the military area. The photo is from one of the tanks.

2. From Parolannummi we drove back to Tampere and I went back to the office for couple of hours. And then - ta daa! - started my summer holiday!

3. Today is the Day of Eino Leino, and the Day of Poetry and Summer.

Saima Harmaja : On the shore


The wonderful pale clouds
cross the sky like wings.
Quiet and enchanting
the open water sings.

The sand has grown weary
of the waves’ caressing play.
Now come in perfect quiet,
now come here, right away…


+20°C, partially cloudy