Into The Woods

"I look once more just around the river bend
Beyond the shore where the gulls fly free
Don't know what for what I dream the day might send
Just around the river bend for me, coming for me"

What a wonderful feeling, to wake up in the morning and realize you haven't planned anything for that day. No work, no house renovation, no nothing. I felt like we haven't had this kind of day in ages. It had been quite busy weeks after Disneyland, and I think we both with my Prince needed a break from our everyday life.

 My Prince suggested, that we should have an adventure. So we made some picnic lunch and headed to the forests of Hervanta; there was a place he wanted to show me.

 

Forest is truly a magical place. Right after I stepped under the falling leaves I felt peace.

"I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name"

I could forget everything and just enjoy the moment, and explore the wonders of the forest.

 

 "Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest

Come taste the sun sweet berries of the Earth

Come roll in all the riches all around you

And for once, never wonder what they're worth"

 

My Prince had been in this forest before, so he knew the way to this beautiful lake.

So peaceful...

There was a camp where we found...

a frying pan! The secret weapon! :D So had to do a Tangled pose.

We didn't settle our camp just yet, but walked deeper into the woods. For a moment I thought we were lost, but my Prince said, that we were getting close to the place he wanted to show me. After we had climbed a bit, we were there and the view was great!

We were just about to start eating our picnic lunch, when it started to rain. So we quickly gathered our staff and settled a camp under a tree, and tied up a raincoat in a branch as a tent.   

Belle and Rapunzel mugs are from Disneyland :)

It was actually quite fun, and we ate our lunch without getting wet. After we had finished our bread, cookies, chocolate and coffee, raining has stopped and the sun started to shine.

After we had admired this amazing place for a while it was time to head back home. It was already quite late, and at the sunset we crossed the edge of the forest. 

When we arrived home I felt really relaxed, and I just knew I had the energy to cope with the next busy weeks. Still I hope I can return to the forest soon!

Ps. How do you like my new haircolor? :)

Have Courage And Be Kind,

-Tuulikki