Busy busy busy
Last week was really busy for all of us. We had something going on every day of the week, some days even 2 separate events. On Wednesday Ukki (grandpa) visited us. While Paula was still absorbing knowledge at the uni we went for a long walk in Kallio region which was good as Ukki isn't that familar with the pearl of Helsinki. We checked out famous church of Kallio, Torkkelin mäki, Harjutori, Hesari, Bragu etc. Later when Paula joined us we enjoyed a thai meal at Lemon Grass, a restaurant where I'd take Ian, a connoisseur of thai kitchen, for lunch without hesitation.
On notorious Helsinginkatu
The steel aorta of Finland
Evaluating the menu
Thursday was the first Thursday in December so Hakaniemi Poker Series took place again. Joonas won the braclet this time while Tomi finished second. I was happy to took the last playmoney spot (3rd) and keep my "in the money" streak alive. On Friday afternoon we visited Malla (Paula's aunt) before rushing to Heta's 30th birthday party in Munkkiniemi. The venue was the local pub, Ukko Munkki, which brings lot of memories for most of us, haven't been there for such a long time. We had a blast so some of us even headed to the city for some more action.
Saturday Finland celebrated its independence day. We decided that sushi food would be suitable for this precious day. Most of the needed ingredients were bought from the oriental supermarket across the street. Sari and Juissi helped us preparing as well as getting rid of all the yummies. They actually have taken a sushi course some time ago so their help was highly appreciated. The preparation of sushi rice isn't exactly the same as boiling regular rice. Anyways I think we did well. And of course we watched from the telly when celebrities and other important people were celebrating at the presidential palace... yes it's a bit weird tradition to watch other people having a good time.
"I don't think we did it like this at the course"
"All good now"
On notorious Helsinginkatu
The steel aorta of Finland
Evaluating the menu
Thursday was the first Thursday in December so Hakaniemi Poker Series took place again. Joonas won the braclet this time while Tomi finished second. I was happy to took the last playmoney spot (3rd) and keep my "in the money" streak alive. On Friday afternoon we visited Malla (Paula's aunt) before rushing to Heta's 30th birthday party in Munkkiniemi. The venue was the local pub, Ukko Munkki, which brings lot of memories for most of us, haven't been there for such a long time. We had a blast so some of us even headed to the city for some more action.
Saturday Finland celebrated its independence day. We decided that sushi food would be suitable for this precious day. Most of the needed ingredients were bought from the oriental supermarket across the street. Sari and Juissi helped us preparing as well as getting rid of all the yummies. They actually have taken a sushi course some time ago so their help was highly appreciated. The preparation of sushi rice isn't exactly the same as boiling regular rice. Anyways I think we did well. And of course we watched from the telly when celebrities and other important people were celebrating at the presidential palace... yes it's a bit weird tradition to watch other people having a good time.
"I don't think we did it like this at the course"
"All good now"
posted by Paula ja Otso | 16:18
1 Comments:
Real difference of streets if you compare the pictures taken 29.nov and 7.dec! One could say that the november picture shows how winter has arrived. But what is the december photos trying to tell us...Typical Hki afternoon?
Nice smiling photo of the"sushi-pari" and not in bad humour are the 3 generations of Tiili family in the Thai restaurant! M
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