Pets
Our dog Juulia and cats Mimmi, Nöpö, Mikke, Honey and Pentu – photos and stories through the years.
Together for decades
Our 45th wedding anniversary is just around the corner. Here we share pieces of our journey – photos, stories and hobbies.
Pets are family members
One dog and five cats – Juulia, Mimmi, Nöpö, Mikke, Honey and Pentu. Each has their own story and photo album.
Welcome to Kuikanpesä
Our island cabin on Lake Kivijärvi in Luumäki has been our base for nearly 25 years – summers, winters and pets included.
Books and music in everyday life
Jean M. Auel, Diana Gabaldon, Helmut Lotti, Los Panchos and Tiny Grimes – writers and musicians that mean a lot to us.
Three years in Viet Nam
Diaries, photographs and maps from Hanoi and other parts of Southeast Asia – a glimpse into everyday life far from Finland.
The Mustola night sky
All-sky cameras, deep-sky images and observing projects – including Venus transit history and modern astronomy hobbies.
Main sections
Books and music
Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander universe, Helmut Lotti, Los Panchos and Tiny Grimes.
Our Island
Summer and winter views from different decades, plus small moments from life at the island.
About us
A short introduction to who we are, how this site came to be and how to get in touch with us.
Astronomy
Astrophotography, observing projects and history – from all-sky cameras to Venus transits and asteroid planning.
Viet Nam
Our years in Hanoi and beyond – diaries, photos and an animated map of important places in the city.
Recently updated
- Outlander section – books, TV series and Google Earth tour
- Viet Nam diaries and the animated Hanoi map
- Pet pages – updated carousels and stories