It’s easy to miss home at this time of year. Christmas for us signals the start of summer holidays – long hours of sunshine, songbirds, swimming and sand.

One thing about living in Finland however is the intensity of each season. It’s good for me to remember that winter here can be beautiful …. and it’s not forever.

One place this is evident is Töölönlahti – it’s a great bay to walk around and witness the incredible changes as they take place.

9th October 2014

2 December 2014 – starting to freeze

4th January 2015 – frozen

7th January 2015

23rd January 2015

And something to look forward to! Same place, different day (taken 3rd August 2014)