Paddler's Cabin on the river Kymi

exterior view toward sauna

The team was "isolated" for the past 24 hours. . . . in a cabin. . . . I didn't know what to expect, but it far exceeded my expectations.  I really didn't want to leave!  The cabin was designed by a paddler / architect who, in my opinion, really knew what he was doing.  This place was beautiful.

view from drive

view of deck and boat storage

exterior view toward the main living space

view of deck and boat storage beneath

deck w/ boat storage beneath

yeah, you know what this is by now.

view from loft into main living space

hooks on the ceiling for some climbing fun

view of main living space

view from main living space to loft area

ikea kitchen

just a short walk down the road

very efficient stair layout from the loft

creative use of all those tile samples left over at the architecture office!
(I am stealing this one)

Happy isolationists. . . . 

Dinner!!!

We went a little American with the junk food. . . . 

onnellinen arkkitehi

This was a memorable site, memorable evening, and a much needed break for some beauty in nature and some man made wonder. . . . This was one of the best pieces of architecture I'd seen.  We had a great night.  I really feel closer to these people than ever.  I love them with all my heart.  After many deep and meaningful conversations, I am starting to realize why life put me in Finland for this month. . . This is what I call a successful evening.  (excluding the tiniest of headaches this morning. . . . )

love ya, Kyma!!!!
Robin

Bill & Barbara Parker arrive in Kuopio

The District Conference at Kuopio was this past weekend.  Our team was so thrilled to see our District Governor Bill Parker and his lovely wife Barbara. 

Enjoyed a lunch with the Governors and Rotary Club Presidents....

 Governor Bill presented District 7670 and the Wheelchair Project.   His presentation epitomized the motto of "Service Above Self".   Governor Bill presented an award of the first Finnish wheelchair delivered to a child in need to District Governor Aarno Kari.   

 Then came the GSE team presentation, highlighting the best of Western North Carolina.   

The program ended with an orchestral version of "The Orange Blossom Special"