Photo of us on the way to the cabin

Together for decades

Our 45th wedding anniversary is just around the corner. Here we share pieces of our journey – photos, stories and hobbies.

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Our cats in the garden

Pets are family members

One dog and five cats – Juulia, Mimmi, Nöpö, Mikke, Honey and Pentu. Each has their own story and photo album.

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View from our Kuikanpesä cabin

Welcome to Kuikanpesä

Our island cabin on Lake Kivijärvi in Luumäki has been our base for nearly 25 years – summers, winters and pets included.

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Los Panchos album cover

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.

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Street scene in Hanoi

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.

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Star trails in the night sky

The Mustola night sky

All-sky cameras, deep-sky images and observing projects – including Venus transit history and modern astronomy hobbies.

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Main sections

Pets

Our dog Juulia and cats Mimmi, Nöpö, Mikke, Honey and Pentu – photos and stories through the years.

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Books and music

Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander universe, Helmut Lotti, Los Panchos and Tiny Grimes.

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Our Island

Summer and winter views from different decades, plus small moments from life at the island.

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About us

A short introduction to who we are, how this site came to be and how to get in touch with us.

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Astronomy

Astrophotography, observing projects and history – from all-sky cameras to Venus transits and asteroid planning.

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Viet Nam

Our years in Hanoi and beyond – diaries, photos and an animated map of important places in the city.

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