Oysters from Normandy

I have to admit the French Normandy Oysters are awesome.... Cheap as dirt in Finland

The Serrano ham is resting a little

New carving session tomorrow

And to round things off....

Fonseca 1977.... Same age as Daniela... You guys can do the math

The comeback of the Serrano leg

What would Christmas be without reindeer

Nicely roasted

Fish is healthy

1st flight

The Finnish Christmas table has potential after all

Flamed rainbow trout

Nice setup, leave for 20 min and enjoy....

Let the food feast start...

That 6.2 kg Serrano leg will go down nicely

White Stanmore

Takes care of the Christmas song entertainment

The whole brat pack

Plenty of gifts

At least 2 children seems to qualify....

Amy and her cousin

Santa Claus is coming to Finland

Is there any nice children around ?

Walk-in cheese chamber

Nice.... Could use one of these at home ..

Crayfish at Great

Nice that they got a little bridge to make time pass faster for them

Taking the kids out for a "normal" Sunday

Pacific place, brunch and then movies

Ethan is playing as goalie today

The usual team goalie is still away

Sunday morning hockey

Coach lays out the tactics for today's game

Rustic Saturday dinner

Leg of lamb and roasted vegetables, and a San Leonardo 2001 (Tuscan Bordeaux blend)

Amy at gymnastic competition

Amy takes 1st place in the Bar discipline

Amy's team win the team competition

Nice job Amy !!

We only order in bulk !

Filling up the wine fridge(s)

Looking forward trying the La Dame

Always love opening a new case

Ethan looking focused

They won 6-0 today, very well played

Ethan's hockey coach is having a pre game briefing

More Veggies

It's good for you, right

Patrik in Japan

Salmon Roe and Sashimi bowl for lunch, amazingly fresh and all for 55 HKD (and with an amazing noodle seafood soup)

Team photo from last game

Great weekend in Taipei, now heading back to airport and HK

Last game, victory with 3-2

Getting ready again

Catching a well deserved break

Panorama inside Taipei Arena

Taipei Arena 0515AM

The streets are pretty quiet....

The rest of the team arrives

Hockey tournament in Taipei

0500 gathering in hotel lobby someone gotta be the first to arrive

Lunch break...

Luckily they also brought some chicken and pork as the fishing gave zip

Snorkeling site off Mactan island in Cebu

Time for some snorkeling

We have up fishing after a few hours

Hm... No not the catch....

It was the leftover bait...

A tired little guy on the deep sea fishing tour

Sunset at Shangri-La in Cebu

With so many Korean's at the hotel...

The food at the numerous Korean places right outside must be good

Back in Cebu

The "Shang" is a truly nice resort

The kids are getting creative

Glow sticks are soooo much fun

Mid autumn festival

Everybody gathers at the Repulse Bay beach with lanterns

Amy ended up on the school poster

"Thinkers & Principled" wanted !

Brunch dessert at Zuma

Pretty good show, nice Sunday for everyone

Amy and Nikki in Sweden

Great for Amy to see Nikki's dog again, Amy is totally in love with dogs

The kids visiting Grandparents in Sweden

Hanging with fiends at their summer house

The heat wave continues

Not even close to funny ....