Another image of misty beauty

Magical Mist

This was today, in the morning and early afternoon.

I have been complaining about November, and never would I have thought to see this kind of a November day. It was both sunny and misty, which gave the air a silvery, soft gleam. But when I got to the bay I saw the most amazing, white mist above the water, flowing and swirling, like straight from the world of myth. It was gone after 1 pm and the sun didn't stay much longer.

Two November moods

Monday, November 9th

Wednesday, November 11th

It's quite amazing how the mood can change from one day to another, and all that is needed is a bit of sun. But, for some weird reason I also like the mood of the first picture, melancholy as it is. Maybe it's something to do with Finnish mentality? Generally speaking, though, I wouldn't mind if the year skipped straight from early October to the late January or so.

Having quite a lovely weekend: it was my elder nephew's 10th birthday, so I went with my parents who have been visiting. Also present were, in addition to the whole of my brother's family of course, my sister and her boyfriend, my sister-in-law's brother and his wife. The food was wonderful, as is always the case with the stuff prepared by my sister-in-law, and lively time was had with a house full of people (one of whom is a highly energetic almost-5-year-old). My elder nephew is very much a rock guy, so I got him a t-shirt of his favourite band and also a wall flag. They seemed to be to his liking.

November Mist