Up the Mountain

One of the things Kyle wanted to do while back in PA was to hike Mount Nittany. Even though it was cold and a little rainy out, Kyle managed to convince me to go for a hike this afternoon. We selected two walking sticks from my dad's collection, I borrowed my mom's boots, and we headed out. We didn't have time for a very long hike, but went up the mountain and to a couple overlooks. We didn't run into any other humans or creatures during our hike, but we saw a few tracks.  It was really quite nice. The way back down was a little annoying as it was sometimes slippery, but we managed to not fall, yay! 

 Happy Valley

 Boalsburg overlook

 deer tracks

 our walking sticks and hats

- Mrs. M

Trip to Latvia

One time, I went to Latvia. This was probably the most random trip I've ever been on (because who goes to Latvia?). Some exchangers decided they'd like to go on a trip, and somehow it ended up being to Riga, Latvia (probably because we could get a cheap flight), and my host parents taking us because they are wonderful people. I couldn't tell you much about Latvia. I do know that we were there during their Independence Day celebration. It was a generally grey and gloomy weekend while we were there. There were a lot of suspicious alley ways and market vendors selling boots.

a really cool round tea house

 fireworks for Independence Day!

 at a bar in a tall building watching the sun set

note my sparkly shoes

 back in Finland

- From the desk of Mrs. M