We were able to sleep in and spend a relaxing day around the house, though we did end up doing some sight-seeing and shopping in Porvoo in the afternoon. The schedule is a bit twisted as we generally sleep until 9am, eat breakfast at 11am, lunch around 4pm (or later), dinner after 9pm, and bed around 1am. Today started out the same and we have decided that we prefer a traditional American schedule better. Although, perhaps if it was light until after 10pm at home, that might change our perspective somewhat.

Porvoo is about at 20 minute drive away from our cottage and we spent the afternoon there. We found a few souvenirs, including Susan's wonderful handmade purse. Mama and Papa were able to buy their tickets home (they plan on taking a ferry, rather than the train) while Claire and Kristen checked their e-mail at the Tourist Office. We bought groceries and returned home for a late lunch.

After lunch, we relaxed while Mama and Papa went to check out the sauna and then we spent an uneventful evening at home. Ivan called, which was a nice interruption in the day. He finished moving everything out of the apartment and is on his way tot he airport. We also called Mom and Dad - Claire had some important matters to discuss with them and we also used it as an opportunity to wish Dad and early "Happy Birthday."

Us girls took a nap while the parents went to the sauna. Everyone was so relaxed afterwards, that rather than having a large dinner, we had a light snack with tea and went to bed "early" (midnight).

Labels: Europe 2008, Finland